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CONTENTS Issue No 148 - 2010

4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walk: Te Waihou Walkway and Spring 9 Te Araroa Trail: New Mt Richmond Forest Park on Te Araroa Trail 10 High achiever: How Green Prescription helped Joanne Paul 11 Digital Photo contest winners 12 Te Araroa Trail: Sir Stephen Tindall backs the trail 13 Motivation: Get accountable with numbers 14 New Zealand walk: Hooked on the Hooker 16 High achiever: Aiming to reach 100 marathons 17 New Zealand walk: Wilkies Pools Loop Track 18 New Zealand walk: Easy and challenging walks in Otari- Wilton’s Bush 22 Little Barrier - Island of hope and glory 26 Overseas walks: On foot in Slovenia’s Julian Alps 31 Sealink announces Barrier breakaway fares 32 Books: Great Kiwi outdoor camping guide 32 Health: Downsides of anti-inflammatory drugs 34 Window on Waitakere: Curiouser and curiouser 34 Long walk: Walking the World 36 Important to register you PLB 36 Walk2Work day a success 38 Index over previous 14 issues 39 Weather forecast for May 40 New Zealand coming events 44 Overseas coming events 46 Nordic Walking: Events 47 Overseas walks and tours 48 There’s a walking group near you 52 Great Country Breaks 55 SBS Christchurch Marathon 56 Pak - A - Roo

Cover photo: Susan Swann on last year’s Cape Brett Challenge at Rawhiti, Bay of Islands. This year’s event was held on April 17.

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Walk talk Walk the Whitsundays

Follow in the footsteps of the Ngaro people, the traditional owners of the Whitsunday area, and discover breathtaking natural beauty and rich cultural history on the Ngaro Sea Trail. The Ngaro Sea Trail is a unique and spectacular series of walks and sea excursions linking three Whitsunday islands - South Molle, Hook and Whitsunday in Queensland, Australia. The islandhopping experience involves boat transfers between the islands and walking experiences on the islands. The trail can be enjoyed by people of all fitness levels and highlights many iconic features that have made the area famous including ancient rock art and rugged headlands. Walks range from 170 metres to challenging excursions as long as 11km. Enjoy strolls on pure white sands, climbs through dry rainforests and rolling grasslands and breathtaking views of the Great Barrier Reef and the Coral Sea from the summits of the islands. The Sea Trail was developed as part of the Queensland State Government’s $16.5 million investment in 10 Great Walks in Queensland.

Earn money while you bike burning calories Digngo, a company specializing in luxury bike tours in France and Italy, announces a new calorie burn incentive for their clients. Digngo is offering payment for the daily calories burned while on their bike tours. Each bike is equipped with a system to calculate calories burned each day. Digngo is paying $.035 for each calorie burned. On average the cyclist can earn $50 per day. Of course, Digngo still offers their comfortable minivans for those needing a break from cycling or too tired to complete the daily ride. Digngo bicycle tours are designed for those who enjoy learning and experiencing as they travel. On each bike tour, travellers get to meet and discover incredible sites and locals (from historians to wine connoisseurs and chefs) that can’t be found using a guidebook. They offer unrivaled specialty tours ranging from tours of a private chateau in the Loire valley to wine tastings in an exclusive wine society in Alsace to an evening dinner at the home of one of their local friends. The stories, experiences and character help the travellers to truly engage with the local culture and connect with the soul of the region. Digngo bike tours are small by design with a maximum of 14 guests per tour. This allows for ultimate care and devotion to their clients. The Digngo guides cater to the desires of travellers who want the very best and discreetly work behind the scenes taking care of the smallest details ensuring a relaxing, carefree vacation. Based in the heart of Europe, Digngo is an active travel company that specializes in incredible cycling adventures in the most beautiful areas of France and Italy. Their bike tours and custom vacations combine active adventure with unrivaled cultural immersion. Digngo is well-known for their outstanding service and flexibility. They take care of every detail and customized itinerary. Digngo even specializes in tours to meet the needs of families with children, even small children.

Walking NZ prize winners The winners of the this month’s Walking New Zealand promotion are: Card Pedometer - Kimbley Raudon, Whakatane, and a six month subscription extension to Walking New Zealand magazine - Diane Holbrook, Aria.

Capital conservation attraction voted one of 75 worldwide on UK Green Travel List Wellington's award-winning Zealandia eco-sanctuary has been selected by UK broadsheet The Guardian as one of the top 75 green tourism companies in the world. The Guardian Green Travel List 2010 is the inaugural list of 75 companies worldwide that have shown evidence of commitment to community, place and the environment, and published in association with greentraveller.co.uk and supported by Forum for the Future. Zealandia was one of only two companies in New Zealand to be listed (the other was Wilderness Lodges, luxury ecolodge accommodation in the South Island). "It's a great recognition of Zealandia's international reputation as a model eco-tourism attraction, and the groundbreaking work we have done to bring many of New Zealand's rarest species back to the mainland. Being not-for-profit, every single visitor we get makes a real, tangible contribution to New Zealand's natural heritage. Hopefully they also take away a deeper appreciation of our impact on the natural environment," said Zealandia CEO Nancy McIntoshWard. This ethos is what Zealandia is all about. It's much more than a showcase of a few iconic wildlife, it's an experience, an involvement in the natural world. And what's great is that it's just minutes from downtown Wellington, it shows what you can do to create a green space in the heart of an urban jungle if you put your mind to it." The 15 year-old conservation attraction, which is just five minutes from the centre of New Zealand's capital city, has now opened a major new permanent exhibition showcasing New Zealand's unique natural history and the story of of our world-renowned conservation movement.

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Vitamin D can reduce falls Giving people living in nursing facilities vitamin D can reduce the rate of falls, according to a new Cochrane Review. This finding comes from a study of many different interventions used in different situations. In hospitals, multifactorial interventions and super vised exercise programmes also showed benefit. Older people living in nursing facilities or who have been admitted to hospital are much more likely to suffer a fall than those living in the community. In these settings, falls fairly often result in head injuries and fractures, with rates of hip fracture more than ten times higher in nursing facilities than in the community. It is important to try to prevent falls to avoid unnecessary stress for older people and their families, and to reduce pressure on staff and resources. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

Wellness and relaxation built into Escape The City tours A new tour company has launched in Melbourne offering tours combining group cycling, fine food, meeting friends and exploring nature - with a focus on wellness and relaxation. Walking New Zealand Escape the city Melbourne was set up last year by David Hall – prize winners physiotherapist, corporate wellness trainer and group facilitator. The winners this escapes for 2010, which include They are offeringof11the weekend wellness workshops massage, stretching and mindfulness month’s Walkingin New meditation. Zealand promotion are: Each trip is designed to reach a balance between structure Scott and Carol Massie and freedom, wellness and indulgence, with emphasis given Albany - the a noiseCard on escaping and pollution of the city. Pedometer; The trips are designed toand suit every taste and budget, and take in destinations including Margaret Shepherd - a sixrail trail cycling tours along the Warburton trail, the historical month subscription exten- towns of Beechworth and Bright, and an indulgent minibus tour of the Mornington Peninsula sion to Walking New Zeataking in the areas wineries, fine food and hot springs. land magazine. All cycling is done on rail trails instead of roads and accommodation has been selected for its peace and serenity. Participants can indulge in the fine food and wine, focus on the wellness components, or enjoy a bit of both with trips aiming to strike the right balance and ensure guests have the escape they seek.

Leave No Trace aims to educate As you head out for your Sunday walk in the nearby nature reserve, do you ever stop to ask yourself, where will I dispose of my rubbish? Leave No Trace New Zealand is a new national non-profit organisation which aims is to promote and inspire responsible outdoor recreation through education, research and partnerships and is part of a global movement said Mark Russell, chair of Leave No Trace New Zealand. Leave No Trace is working with organisations such as the Department of Conservation, the Mountain Safety Council , and offers a tiered education programme that promotes skills and ethics or people who recreate in the outdoors. Their courses run from a few moments to the five-day Master Educator Course. So many New Zealanders regularly make use of our world class network of tramping tracks, but many do so unaware of simple behaviours they can use to help minimise their impact on the environment. We believe that knowledge is power and once educated, people will have a greater respect and appreciation for our natural environment, said Mr Russell.. For more information visit their website on www.leave notrace.org.nz.

Auckland group over 20 years old The Happy Wanderers Walking Group established in the 1980's, now attracts mostly retired members. The group meet weekly on Wednesdays at 8.30am for two and a half hours to three hours walks. They walk through the Waitakere Ranges and visit beaches, rivers and waterfalls. The group is based in Titirangi and its 20-plus members come from various areas across Auckland. For details call Brian on 09 817 4562 or 027 471 3038. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

Walk talk Prince William visits Kapiti Island

Above: Prince William and official group arrives on Kapiti Island with the Kapiti Coast in the background. Photo Department of Conservation Prince William visited Kapiti Island Nature Reserve as part of his first official visit to New Zealand in January. After an opportunity to meet a little spotted kiwi up close, he walked across Rangatira Point and up the Wilkinson Track, before meeting students from three Kapiti Coast colleges.

Above: John Barrett who runs a homestay on Kapiti Island addresses the visitors. Photo Department of Conservation

Christchurch girl saves endangered Hector’s dolphins Black Cat was proud to support 15 year old Aescleah Hawkins on her inspiring 42km walk from Christchurch to Akaroa from 4th to 6th of March, to raise funds and awareness of the rare and beautiful Hector’s dolphins. Aescleah decided that more people should know the story about Hector’s dolphins and their fight for survival. Fewer than 7000 of New Zealand’s only native dolphins exist, making them an endangered species. Although there is a marine mammal sanctuary around Banks Peninsula, the population of dolphins is reducing by about 1% per year. With adequate steps we can not only arrest this decline but see the dolphins come back to their historic high numbers. It's estimated there used to be 30,000 Hectors around New Zealand. By far the greatest risk to the dolphins is being accidentally caught by set nets and we believe the dolphins need greater protection by extending the current set net restrictions. All money raised goes to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) who have a stop their extinction programme. Walking New Zealand, issue no 148 - 2010

A favourite My favouritewalk walk

Te Waihou Walkway and Spring By Barb Lowther large car park and picnic tables, announce the start of the walk. Here, the poplars were shedding their seeds, which are surrounded by soft white hairs, so the ground was smothered in a thick white carpet, looking like snow. A few metres along the path, local kiddies were enjoying leaping over a small waterfall, and riding with the current. The walk along beside the river, is well marked and extremely beautiful. The river is crystal clear. We could see the bottom clearly, and counted 12 trout on the way in. Colours were vibrant - bright green water weed, bright pink algae, yellow and white daisies on the banks, and lime green cabbage trees. There are boardwalks and bridges to lead you on a loop path, past plantations of all sorts.

The river flows through bright green water weed on the river bank.

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Above: The track follows the crystal clear waters of the river. Right: Time to pose for the camera.

Around every corner was another Wow ! - even a little old water wheel. When we reached the Blue Spring, it really was amazing. - a deep blue spot, caused because pure natural light lacks light absorbing constituents; only red light is absorbed, so the water appears blue to blue/green — a major contrast to the rest of the river. After enjoying the views from a lookout above, we returned to our cars, in less than two hours. It was a lovely walk, and I would recommend you write it on your summer ‘To Do’ list. This is a good walk to do in conjunction with the Rapurapu stream walk, which you pass on the way, if you are travelling from Tauranga. The Te Waihou Walkway is found off Whites Rd (Highway 28) near Putaruru and is well sign-posted. We travelled over the kaimais from Tauranga, turning left down Rapurapu Road, and continuing on SH28 until we reached Highway 5. There we turned right and in a short time, turned left onto Whites Road following signs to Te Waihou. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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A favourite walk

Te Waihou Blue Spring

Above: A little old water wheel.

The Blue Spring.

he Waihou Stream is totally spring fed. Water from the Mamaku Plateau takes anywhere between 50-100 years to reach the Blue Spring. Water flows from the Blue Spring at a rate of 42 cubic metres per minute (9240 gallons per minute). The water temperature of the Blue Spring is a constant 11 degrees celsius, come winter or summer. The reason for the blue colour (and high visual clarity) of the Waihou River and its spring source is the high optical purity of the water. Pure water is intrinsically blue in hue because it absorbs red light leaving only blue and (some) green light to be transmitted to

A boardwalk on a loop path.

Photos by Barb Lowther the observer’s eye. Pure natural waters are blue to blue-green in colour because they lack light absorbing constituents. They also tend to be very clear because they lack light absorbing particles. Both particles and light-absorbing matter are efficiently removed during the long residence time of spring water while in aquifers.

History Te Waihou means “The New Water.” The history of the Waihou River, as a multi purpose focus for the people of the region, dates back to the time of the first human visitors. The river comes from as far up as the Ngatira Marae, which significantly marks the eastern boundary of “Raukawa Ki Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere” and therefore the northern boundary of the Ngati Raukawa. It was a journeying place of King Te Wherowhero Tawhiao, the second Maori King of New Zealand, as it provided him with his main travelling route. The river gave him food and the flax was used for many purposes. Also,

Kahupeka, a Tainui tupuna, set off with her son shortly after her husband’s death to wander around the Central North Island. On her travels, the Upper Waihou River was one of the main rivers that her and her son crossed while travelling from Pirongia to Te Aroha, and again from Te Aroha to Whakamaru. Moving on to later years, the Edmeades family settled and began to farm the land along the Upper Waihou River in 1938. At this stage the river area was heavily covered with fern and titree, which was eventually cleared. During these early days, war trenches were dug along the Upper Waihou River as a result of the war scare but, however, were covered in without ever being used.

Fact file How to get there: Linking State Highways 1 and 5 in the South Waikato District is Whites Road. Te Waihou Walkway is situated off Whites Road with upstream access from Leslie Road, Putaruru. Distance: The walkway is a distance of 4.7 kilometres, with an average walking time of 1½ hours (3 hours return). Terrain: The terrain varies from easy walking to backcountry trekking with stile crossing. In some areas the track has been benched and steps constructed through the gorge area. Hazards such as waterfalls, electric fences and livestock may be encountered on this walkway.

Local children enjoying leaping over a small waterfall.

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Te Araroa Trail

New Mt Richmond Forest Park hut on Te Araroa Trail n official opening has been held to celebrate a new Red Hills Hut in Mt Richmond Forest Park that is on the national Te Araroa tramping trail. Red Hills Hut is the southernmost hut on the Mt Richmond Forest Park section of Te Araroa (the Long Pathway), a 3000-kilometre tramping route from Cape Reinga to Bluff that will fully open within a year. Te Araroa Trust Chief Executive Geoff Chapple attended the opening on Friday 5 March, of the new hut. Department of Conservation Nelson Lakes Area Manager Alison Rothschild said the new Red Hills Hut replaced an older hut, built around 60 years ago, which had been in very poor condition. “This new Red Hills Hut was built especially with its use as overnight accommodation on Te Araroa in mind. It was important to provide for an overnight stopover in this locality given the length of time it would take to walk between the nearest accommodation to the north and south on the trail. “The hut is named for the nearby red hills which are part of the Richmond Range’s mineral belt. The hut provides a good base for exploring the remarkable ultramafic geology and studying its distinctive plant life.” Geoff Chapple said the Te Araroa Trust was thrilled to have the new hut and it would encourage New Zealand trampers into one of the strangest landscapes in New Zealand - the

Above: DOC Nelson/Marlborough, Conservator Neil Clifton, shaking hands with Te Araroa Trust, Chief Executive Geoff Chapple. Photo Department of Conservation www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

fabulous Red Hills. “I’ve tramped this area, and I love it. It’s seabed rock that’s become embedded in the continental crust. World-wide that’s rare, and the red hills baffled geologists from Dr Ferdinand Hochstetter in the 1860s on for 100 years, until tectonic plate theory provided an explanation. The new hut is a wonderful stopping point from which to explore this bare and beautiful landscape.” The new hut is clad externally in coloursteel with a plywood interior. The walls, floor and roof are well insulated with foam and fibreglass batts, while the windows are double glazed. This ensures that the hut remains warm given its location at 910m. The hut is the last of the 16 huts on Te Araroa’s 110-kilometre north-south traverse across the Richmond Range, the trail’s longest and most demanding section with summits consistently above 1500 metres. It’s the southernmost hut in Te Araroa’s seven or eight day tramp across the Richmond Range, and is named for the red hills that lie immediately north of the hut - bare hills, strange hills and – wait for it – hills that are red. They’re part of a ophiolitic belt – a rare example of heavy seabed plate rich in magnesium, iron, gabbro, serpentine, and copper, that’s popped to the surface.

Above: The new Red Hills Hut on Mt Richmond. Photo Department of Conservation

Seabed rock is usually subject to finger-nailslow spreading from mid-ocean ridges to equally slow subduction at the edge of the continental plates. This seabed not only escaped subduction and buried itself into the kilometres-thick continental crust, but it was then uplifted further and unroofed into the rain and sunlight by the twisting of the alpine fault. Thus what was apparently submarine, becomes in the blink of an eye – and here that greatest of magicians, nature, takes a sweeping bow – ■ subaerial. We should further define “blink of an eye” as something over 80 million years. The Richmond Range’s dominant beech forest can’t grow on hills that are – to a tree at least – like trying to colonise Mars. The result is hills that are strangely bare. Hills that are red from oxidation. Hills that shed from their slopes a tannin-free, but mineralrich and strangely bitter water. Track connects Red Hills Hut with State Highway 63. Trampers going south from the road end take roadway to St Arnaud Village where the trail then follows the Travers/Sabine Circuit through Nelson Lakes National Park and then on into the St James Conservation Area. Walking New Zealand, issue no 148 - 2010

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cancer. The following week, Joanne had a small lump removed and began a course of six chemotherapy treatments and one month of radiotherapy to kill the cancer cells. “There were times when I thought I was going to die,” Joanne says. “you start thinking ‘They said I was fine, but maybe they weren’t telling the truth’. But you’ve got to get beyond that and think ‘No, I am fine’ and force yourself to move on.’ Exercise became an increasingly important part of Joanne’s health regime. I walked every day and went to the gym every second day — even on the days I had chemotherapy and felt terribly sick,” she says. “Some of the treatment was dreadful, so exercising was a reward — a way of getting outdoors or meeting up with people at the gym.” Joanne kept going even when her hair fell out as a result of the chemotherapy, and even more so when her hair began to grow back. “Then some members at the gym asked me if my hair looked so bad because of chemotherapy. I explained that I’d had breast cancer, and then to my surprise, about 10 members revealed they had also had breast cancer. It was amazing! I was surrounded by women who had been through what I had.” Joanne now advises women who have breast cancer to exercise and tells them about the Green Prescription discounts at the gyms and pools. She wouldn’t give us a photo, she says she’s not quite ready for that yet. Maybe later.

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Contest

Digital Photo Contest monthly winners These are the winners of this month’s photos in our Digital Photo Contest. Congratulations to the following who each receive a six month subscription, or six month subscription extension to Walking New Zealand magazine. Entrants whose photo is chosen for a cover receive a 12 month subscription. Right: Walking the final part of the ridge under perfect conditions, before descending to the Iris Burn Hut, on the Kepler Track. Photo by Alex Davies of Palmerston North. Below: Walkers in Oxfam Trailwalker 2009 cross the Craters of the Moon. Photo by Christina McLachlan of Christchurch.

Above: Walking in Ruatiti beside tall trees. Photo by Maria Splitt of Owhango.

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The image could be a scenic scene, a walk on the beach with the dog, a bush walk, a street walk or anything walking that takes your fancy. The rules are simply: there must be a person or persons walking in the picture either front, side or back on, and can be in the distance. We require an emailed image in high resolution mode, in jpeg format as an attachment, and NOT embedded in Word or in the email, etc. In the subject line type “Walking New Zealand Photo Contest” and the email must include the NAME, ADDRESS and phone number of the person who took the photo and a small caption. In this contest only ONE emailed photo accepted per month. Entry in the contest automatically allows us to print the image. The person who has their photo published will receive a six month subscription or a renewal to Walking New Zealand magazine of six months. If a picture is chosen for the cover page the person will receive a 12 month subscription or renewal.

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Te Araroa Trail

Sir Stephen Tindall backs the trail

n a recent flying business trip to the South Island philanthropist and en trepreneur Sir Stephen Tindall took time out doing something he loves – getting away from it all in the wild. While in Central Otago, he spent a night on the 34-km Motatapu Track, the Te Araroa link between Wanaka and Arrowtown. Te Araroa Trust played a pivotal role in obtaining this alpine track and its three classic huts over Canadian singer Shania Twain’s high country properties, and Sir Stephen was pleased to see Te Araroa’s route acknowledged within the hut. Pleased, because money from his foundation was critical in giving Te Araroa Trust its early momentum. Sir Stephen’s philanthropic work in giving New Zealanders in need a “hand up” through his Tindall Foundation family trust, founded in 1995, is well known. What is perhaps as not as well known is the Kiwi businessman’s stalwart support over more than a decade for building Te Araroa, the 3000km walking trail from Cape Reinga to Bluff to be officially opened in November 2010. Te Araroa CEO Geoff Chapple recalls in 1997 the trust was operating as a “ginger group”, trying to get councils and other authorities interested in the idea of a New Zealand-long walking track.

“Councils responded to the idea, but noone did anything. I realised it was because the councils had no route, and no agency was going to set time aside to try to coordinate a route through the many jurisdictions. Our job was suddenly clear.” A Tindall Foundation grant allowed him to travel the North Island for several months on an intensive scoping exercise. “The grant allowed me to go around all the North Island Department of Conservation conservancies, all of the 20 local authorities talking mainly with planners, asking them for assistance in putting together an intelligible trail. I remember in particular a planner I met in Te Awamutu. “When I explained what we were trying to do he stared out the window and said – more to himself than me – ‘Imagine just being able to put a pack on and go’ His eyes lifted, it was one of those moments when someone “got” the vision – and it was great for me to see someone captured by the idea.” The exercise resulted in the first Te Araroa Trust’s first publication – Te Araroa – North Island Foot Trail. It was published in 1997, and distributed to many councils, to

DOC and other agencies, with a big thank you: “The research and publication of this report was financed by a grant from the Tindall Foundation.” For the first time, supporters of Te Araroa had a definite through-trail route they could refer to for their planning. Over the years, Tindall Foundation seed money given through the “Mayoral Task Force For Jobs” kept the Te Araroa dream alive, says Geoff. “It was the main trail budget money for a number of years. And the best thing about it was it was reliable, year upon year.” The 58km track between Tekapo and Twizel was built entirely with Tindall Foundation funds, and many other tracks throughout the country benefitted from Sir Stephen’s generosity. His recent visit to the Motatapu Track is just one of many Sir Stephen has made to different sections of Te Araroa over the years. Sir Stephen regularly walks parts of the North shore section of Te Araroa – Long Bay to Devonport - and has also done Dome Valley to Matakana. Says Sir Stephen; “The vision of Te Araroa is something we saw from the outset, and were delighted to support. We have watched the growth of the Trail over the years and have been very pleased with the progress.”

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Get accountable with numbers By Megan Blatchford-Peck

f transforming your eating and exercise habits is a high priority, one of the keys to your success will be having a high level of motivation. When many people set goals in this area, they are motivated by feelings of dislike for their current body image. This unlikely to provide sustainable mental, physical, and emotional energy to achieve success. Goal success requires a strong positive motivating factor and of equal importance, empowering ‘motivators’; milestones that challenge and excite you to keep taking action. One of the most powerful motivators is ‘Results’. This is illustrated by the principle: Nothing inspires success, like success. Five tangible and fun weight loss success strategies are described below which use ‘numbers’ to motivate.

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Digital scales. Scales that measure in 0.1kg increments can measure the results of small effortless changes that otherwise may be unrecognised. For example, you may decide to eat fruit whenever you are hungry between meals (instead of chocolate!) and this change results in an effortless first week loss of 0.2kg. You then decide to go for three walks during your second week and to your surprise, you lose another 0.3kg. Jumping on the scales each Monday morning becomes an exciting event. Measurements. A simple tape measure can prove to be an excellent motivational tool. Increasing exercise and becoming more active, may develop muscle tissue which will generally weigh more than fat tissue. However, this is good news, as muscle tissue 'burns' more fat, has less mass, and boosts your metabolic rate, which in turn, speeds up weight loss. Recording your measurements once a month to track progress is recommended. Exercise times and targets. There are many options to motivate in this area including: · Improving your times for a morning walk or workout; · Increasing the distance or workout time; · Increasing the number of workouts you do over a period of one week; · Using a heart rate monitor to work out in your fat burning zone; and · Use equipment or on-line tools to calculate the number of kilojoules burned. Kilojoule counting. By purchasing a kilojoule (or calorie) counter book you can calculate the energy required to maintain or to achieve your ideal weight. This offers flexibility to design your own daily menus to suit your lifestyle and food preferences. I highly recommend the “Calorie Counter” (Penguin Books (NZ)) $10. Charts. Visual charts are a great motiva-

tor. It takes approximately 21 days to change a habit. Write a new supportive habit that you would like to have on a sheet of paper, create 21 spaces, shade or tick off one each time you achieve success. Make sure you put the chart in a visible place so others can see it, so that you feel accountable!

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Hooked on the Hooker By Sarah Mankelow ot sun and iceberg-studded glacial lakes, thrilling swing bridges over roaring rivers, and a kinda scary bluff scramble—the Hooker Valley has everything for a fantastic family adventure. The day promised to be a hot one, so we started our walk at 9am to try and make the most of it. The walk can either start at the village or the White Horse Hill camping area a short drive up Hooker Valley Road. Starting from the camping area reduces the times by 45 minutes, which to our family with small children was more appealing. The first section of the track is to wheelchair and pushchair standard, past the Alpine Memorial to a great viewpoint over Mueller glacial lake (30 - 40 min return 900 m). This is a good option for very young families or those not prepared for the mission of the full day walk. Our family was on a mission, however, so we crossed the first swing bridge to head further up the valley. The track travelled through old moraines and was rocky underfoot, before reaching the very narrow track through the bluff area— which my son, William, found very exciting! Signs warned us not to linger here due to the danger of rockfall. A second swing bridge took us across the river and then the track fol-

lowed it upstream before reaching Stocking Stream Shelter and a compulsory water and toilet stop. Boardwalks led us across alpine grasslands, before finally reaching the Hooker glacier lake, our destination. It was surreal to sit in the scorching sun and yet see icebergs sailing past on the lake. There was plenty of ammunition for a spot of stone-skimming before retreating into the shade of a larger rock for some lunch. The Hooker is the most popular walk in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park—enjoyed by up to 80,000 people a year. Yes it was busy but the track didn’t feel crowded, as the sheer scale of the landscape swallowed us all up. Lording over all was our country’s highest mountain — Aoraki/Mt Cook — Supreme Being and sacred ancestor of Nghi Tahu. This walk through an open alpine environment is very exposed with little shelter so is not suitable for windy or wet days. On hot days, sunscreen and plenty of water is a must, as we found out. Plans to upgrade this fantastic track and make it even better, but mostly safer, are underway. The Department of Conservation has recently been given approval, in principle, to start the planning work for two new swing bridges, a new 400 metre section of track and

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The boardwalk up the Hooker Valley.

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A view looking up the Hooker Valley. Photo by Sarah Mankelow

a new viewing point across the Hooker Lake. The risks of rock fall in the bluff area and avalanches at the lake end will be avoided by re-directing walkers away from these dangerous areas. The upgrade will take at least three years to complete.

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Hooker Lake.

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Aiming to reach 100 marathons By Blair Stewart nly two New Zealand women have managed to crack the elusive 100-marathon mark, but Belmont’s Chris Leahy is on 94 and has her next six all mapped out. If everything goes to plan, Leahy will reach the milestone when she finishes the local Aurora marathon in Upper Hutt at Queen’s Birthday weekend. “I can remember after I finished my first marathon, 1 was feeling good but then I cramped up about 10 minutes later and thought, ‘that’s

it, I’m never running one again’,” says Leahy. “But, it’s a bit like childbirth. Once the pain goes, you forget about it and you’re onto the next one.” The last woman to reach 100 was Bernie Portenski, who achieved the feat last year. A marathon is 42.195km. Leahy got bitten by the running bug in 1983, several years after having her two children, as a means to keep fit. Her first marathon was in what was then her hometown of Hamilton the following year. Last year she competed in 13 marathons and she has never not finished a race she has started. “There have been times where I’ve thought, ‘what the hell am I doing out here’, but you just get out there, and you do it.” As well as the Honolulu Marathon, Leahy has run several on the Gold Coast and Melbourne in 2008. Returning to her homeland for the London Marathon has been on her mind, but the cost of travel and finding time to go has so far prevented her from doing so. A back injury a few years ago meant Leahy no longer does a marathon at a run, opting instead for a brisk walking pace. By the time I have completed my 100th marathon I will have rum 55 and walked 45.” She says as bodies grow weary and injury sets in, many runners resort to walking, or give up completely. Leahy’s husband Mike, also a marathon veteran, says achieving 100 marathons will be a marvellous achievement. “When you consider it has taken 25-odd years to do, that’s a fair time to be involved in a sport or activity.” Though both are closing in on the century mark, there is no competition between the two to reach the milestone first. “Once I get the 100, I’ll still keep going. Mike is a little way behind me on 84,” says Leahy. Marathons are a great way of meeting people and making friends, and travelling the country, she says. “The smaller ones seem to be friendlier, even though you’re out there on your own because the fields are quite small.” Competing as an individual also appeals to her. “You’re not a member of a team. It’s an individual challenge. We always strive to do better than before, but it doesn’t always happen. “In a marathon I can just get out there and get rid of stress and frustration.” Over the years she has had a number of wins. She won the Feilding Marathon four years in a row when she was still running, the first woman to do so. Her fastest time over the distance is three hours 20 minutes. Completing her six planned competitions will mean that she can add oldest women to reach 100 to the list of her achievements. “Plenty of friends think I’m absolutely crazy, but we all have our funny ways, I suppose. ‘While you’re fit and healthy, why not do it.” Left Chris Leahy finishing one of her 97 marathons.

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Points of Interest A Lookout B Wilkies Pools C Twin Falls D Bubbling Springs E Weir F Dawson Falls Visitor Centre

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Wilkies Pools Loop Track he Wilkies Pools Loop Track in Taranaki is a loop track that will prob ably take you longer if you stop to enjoy the water or views. You begin and end on the same track above the Dawson Falls Visitor Centre. It is possible to avoid the loop and return the same way, but not as interesting. It takes you to a series of pools formed by the scouring action of water-borne sand and gravel on 20,000 year old lava. They are well worth the walk. The 2.3km track begins from the car park

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l00m above the Dawson Falls Visitor Centre and takes from one hour to one andf a half hours. Walk through the â&#x20AC;&#x153;goblin forestâ&#x20AC;? of twisted kamahi trunks hanging with ferns and mosses. Walk straight ahead and past two seats strategically located for visitors to sit and absorb the surrounding forest. Cross the Kapuni Stream. Take care here as the river bank may be eroded, making access difficult. There is no bridge across this stream. Continue to walk through the sub alpine

scrub to Wilkies Pools where the Kapuni Stream water carves and sculptures natural channels and plunge pools in the old lava flow. Some wooden steps encourage you to go a little further to where the track ends in a wide river valley. Return to the base of the pools to continue the walk. The rest of the loop leads through sub alpine scrub, montane forest past Twin Falls and Bubbling Springs. Walk past the road end water intake weir, cross the Kapuni Stream and turn left at the seat to return to the parking area.

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Easy and in Otari-W tep back in time to an ancient world in Wellington. Enter the tranquil Fernery, tiptoe through the treetops on the Canopy Walkway, hike the trails to find the 800-year-old rimu. Otari-Wilton’s Bush is the only botanic garden in New Zealand solely dedicated to native plants, as well as being the country’s foremost native plant collection. In this unique plant sanctuary there are five hectares of plant collections and 1000 hectares of mature and regenerating native bush. The mature podocarp-northern rata forest is the only remnant of this once common forest type in the Wellington peninsula. Otari has 14kms of excellent walking tracks, a treetop canopy walkway soaring 18 metres above the forest floor, large alpine garden, picnic areas and a modern visitor centre. It is also home to some of Wellington’s oldest trees, including an 800-year old rimu! Otari Wilton’s Bush is the only public garden in New Zealand dedicated soley to native plants. The 14 kilometres of walking tracks at Otari-Wilton’s Bush, range from smooth paths and boardwalks designed to accommodate wheelchairs, to rough tramping tracks traversing steep forested slopes. The major tracks are described below and are shown on the map on Page 20.

Above: A waterfall on the Circular Walk. Below left: Hikers pass throgh the garden area on their way for a more challenging hike.

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Easy and challenging walks in Otari Wilton Walkway - 5 minutes.

A gentle walk to the viewing platform. Wheelchair friendly. Canopy Walkway

A walker on one of the many well maintained tracks.

The following walking times are approxiSome steps. The track is steep in places. Feamate and depend on fitness. tures an 800-year-old rimu. Nature Trail: 20 - 40 minutes Yellow Trail - 40 minutes. Some steps, and steep in places. Brochures Forest walk through Bledisloe Gorge. Chalare available at the Information Centre end lenging with some steps. of the Canopy Walkway. Kaiwharawhara Track - 30 minutes.

Red Trail - 40 minutes.

Some steps, and steep in places.

A gentle walk along the stream.

Circular Walk - 30 minutes.

Blue Trail - One hour.

Mainly through dense kohekohe forest.

Some steps, and steep in places.

A 75 metre canopy walkway - 18 metres above the forest floor – links the two main garden areas. Good footwear is required. The nature of Wellington’s geography dictates that any track leading down hill will demand an equally steep uphill return. Otari-Wilton’s Bush is a haven for native birds including tui, kereru, silver eye, kingfisher, grey warbler, bell birds and morepork. Scientists and volunteers counted 1,367 different living species - animals, plants, fungi, protists, bacteria - in the bush and reserve areas during a 24-hour bioblitz in 2007. Their finds included a new species of cave weta and an Amanita fungus.

Fact file Otari-Wilton’s Bush is 10 minutes from the Wellington CBD, with car parking facilities on Wilton Road and Churchill Drive. There is a frequent public bus service (No 14 Wilton). Open every day sunrise to sunset with the information centre open from 9.00am - 4.00pm daily. Entry is free.

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About 11 kilometres of walking tracks weave through forest and open grass areas.

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Little Barrier - Island View of Little Barrier Island from the boat.

By Marian O’Brien n February, I joined nine members of the Little Barrier Island Supporters Trust to participate in a wonderful working weekend at Little Barrier. Little Barrier Island (Hauturu), in Maori means ‘resting place of the winds’ as Little Barrier often wears a cloak of clouds. The island is a nature reserve in the outer Hauraki Gulf. Visitors need to obtain a permit from the Department of Conservation and to undertake quarantine before and on arrival at the island. Everything is packed and sealed in plastic bins. Velcro, boots, socks and raincoats are all checked for seeds and mammalian

predators. We were an eclectic mix of people – master chef participant, lawyer, property developer, customer service representative, art student, orthodontist, GP, marine biologist, pianist and logistics assistant. We are all conservationists who share a love for the land and a pressure to preserve it. We boarded a small-chartered boat to Little Barrier from Sandspit. Just as I thought, I would have to swim for it; a ranger came in his boat to take us to the island. Out of the grey and up the slipway without getting wet. The birds of Little Barrier sang a welcoming waiata as we stepped onto the island. We stayed at the bunkhouse near the boul-

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der-covered beach. The water was clear, the air was still and the mesmerizing music of the birds heard from every corner. It was some of the most enjoyable work I had ever done, weeding in a tuatarium (tuatara enclosure) surrounded by little tuatara huts the size of shoeboxes with tunnels connected to them. Wetapunga, the giant weta also shared the enclosure, hiding in the kawakawa tree. The Wetapunga can weigh up to 71 grams and is the size of a mouse. The gentle giant cannot fly, jump, kick or bite so it should be revered, not feared. After weeding and mulching the tuatarium, we went exploring and swimming. The water was clear with smooth boulders in different shades of grey like the cloud that often isolates the island. The Little Barrier bush beckoned and on entering I could see the branches of manuka and kauri embracing the sky. Other plants we saw were Mingimingi, Mamangi, Flax, Nikau, Silver Fern, Mamukau, Alseuosmia, Pseudopanax, Puriri, Mahoe, Pittosporum Umbellatum, Pohutukawa, North Island Broom, Cabbage Tree, Rangiora, Lancewood and Rimu. The forest sparkled with summer and echoed with birdsong. Tomtits in their suits tiptoed along the trail. Robin tapped his foot to the beat of the bush, enticing worms to wriggle out of the dirt to become Robin dinner. Kokakos had flute lessons high up in the trees, dashing around like feathered monkeys. Kereru sat stately cooing and shooing away the insects. Tui held his head up high and cheered for all he was worth, dressed up like an All Black wearing the silver fern close to www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

of hope and glory his heart. The kaka parrot played high up in the sky. Kakariki were very sneaky dashes of green often unseen. Whitehead whistled amongst the whispering leaves. Long-tailed cuckoo were often heard but never seen. Saddleback sounded like its Maori name tieke. Fantail flickered in and out of the ferns. One particularly fascinating tree had Kaka bite marks in a zebra pattern all down the bark. Dracophyllum was present on the island and nicknamed Dr Seuss as it looked like one of his illustrations. I also thought the Kawakawa with its twisting trunk looked like a tree from Dr Seussâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; storybooks. Manuka and kanuka (Teatree) are great natural environmentally friendly cleaners, just heat up the object and rub a branch of manuka or kanuka over it and the natural oil from it will work immediately. Kawakawa (Pepper Tree) leaves make great peppery tasting tea, which soothes nerves and headaches or can be chewed to soothe toothache. After a shared dinner of master chef de-

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A well worn track.

Three happy volunteers on the return boat to Auckland.

lights, port and blue cheese, we set off to find the brown kiwi. We walked and talked in the bright starry darkness for nearly an hour, pausing patiently to admire the wetapunga as we went. Wetapunga still in our observation, crayfish like creatures with long legs a supermodel would be envious of. Like cars on a busy highway, the stars whizzed across the sky. Glitter above, darkness below. I could see the torch flickering in front of me as I walked through the quiet darkness listening for the shriek call of the kiwi or the smooth call of the morepork (ruru). I heard some rustling in the bush, but could not locate its maker. We were wondering, whispering, waiting, Listening and looking for native birds.

watching, walking, and wishing wow, a kiwi! We looked at a kiwi probing the darkness with its beak oblivious to the extreme excitement it was causing. The moon skipped across the ocean, a fishing boat to the right made a little box of light. Leigh lay like a string of pearls across the horizon. I returned to the bunkhouse. The air was so still, I felt like I was in a cave, listening to the echo of kiwi and seabird. My alarm went off at 5.50am like a rocket scaring the daylight out of the dawn. I haphazardly got up and apologized then went outside to see the kiwi that was chanting kiwi kiwi like a chirpy cheerleader. The kiwi was right outside my bunkroom window. I tapped on the window and said kiwi kiwi, and my sleepy roommates said where

where?! In my excitement, I forgot to turn my torch on and the kiwi was gone like the stars in the night. I could hear the dawn chorus, as the ruru and kiwi diminished and the darkness deserted the day, the tui, robin, whitehead and kaka came out to play. We moved slowly through the day willing time to stand still, the ranger showed us the tuatara one last time, and I lay on the forest floor listening to the native orchestra of Aotearoa starring Tui, Robin, Hihi, Saddleback, Whitehead, Waxeye, Cuckoo, Kokako, Bellbird, Tomtit, Fantail, Kaka and Kereru. Before I knew it, we were homeward bound to the city where the birds inhabit a tough little world full of predators and where the wetapunga is nothing but a distant memory on the landscape. The foresight and passion of environmentalists in 1895 ensured Hautaru was made into a sanctuary for future generations of New Zealanders â&#x20AC;&#x201C; tomtit, robin, kokako, kauri and human alike. We are not only what we do, we are also

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Above: A Tuatara on Little Barrier Island.

what we leave behind. Wildlife should be witnessed as it is, not only in a zoo or in a documentary. Prepare to preserve tomorrow today. Kia kaha Hautaru. The Little Barrier Island (Hautaru) Supporters Trust works in association with DOC and publishes an informative newsletter Hauturu. Financial supporters also have four chances a year to go on a working weekend, to experience the magic of Little Barrier. Secretary: Denise Le Noel , Ph: 09 916 8860 info@littlebarrierisland.org.nz, P.O.Box 48232, Blockhouse Bay, Auckland 0644, www.little barrierisland.org.nz.

Looking out across the Hauraki Gulf.

Access to Little Barrier Island Access to Little Barrier/Hauturu Island is limited, and necessarily so. The island is a natural treasure house, a nature reserve of exceptional conservation value. It is extremely rugged and relatively remote, but it is vulnerable to human impact. Visitor numbers and movements are therefore strictly regulated. Landing on Hauturu is by pre-arranged Department of Conservation permit only. Overnight visits are permitted for conservation management and scientific purposes. The Trust’s working weekends offer Hauturu Supporters (10 per group) a rare opportunity to work and stay overnight on the island. Day visits are permitted for groups of up to 20. If you are keen to arrange a visit, contact DOC’s Warkworth Area Office for information about permit conditions and applications. Email: Michelle Jenkinson mjenkinson@doc.govt.nz, ph: (09) 425-7812.

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On foot in Slovenia Julian Alps he tiny country of Slovenia is a special gem: richly endowed with mountains, lakes plateaus and rivers; wonderfully preserved historical monuments; a wine culture that boasts the oldest producing vine in the world; plus 47 kilometres of sparkling Adriatic coastline. It’s just 2,000 square kilometres wedged between Croatia in the south and Austria in the north and a short coastal border with Italy at Trieste. The whole country can be traversed by car in just three hours so you can walk the mountains in the morning and bike a seaside promenade in the afternoon. In just over an hour from arriving in the capital city of Ljubljana, you can begin a walking holiday at breathtaking Lake Bled, a beautiful glacial lake and spectacular setting of 1,000 year old Bled Castle that rises vertically above the lake.

Top right: An alpine village in the Julian Alps. Below right: Lake Bohinj in the Triglav National Park. Below left: The town of Maribor.

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The lure of the castle takes you up the zig zag cobbled lane to the castle courtyard for the most unforgettable views of mountains and the picturesque island in the middle of the lake with it’s tiny church. By Jill Bled has long been a centre Grant of wellness and healing and is Jill is an the gateway to the Triglav NaAuckland tional Park which covers pracbased journalist and tically the entire Julian Alps, one photographer of Slovenia’s most popular trekking areas. Mountain plateaux have plenty of scenic hiking trails such as the Pokjuka Plateau where you walk on undulating terrain across mountain meadows and past old farmhouses to reach Lake Bohinj, the centrepiece at the heart of the Triglav National Park. Bohinj is sheer tranquility set in the shadows of the immense mountains of the Julian Alps, the highest of which is Mt Triglav at 2864m. From Bohinj a cable car ascends over 1500m to a vantage point to view the lake below and Mt Triglav. A two-day climbing excursion will get you to the top of Mt Triglav for those who want a challenging hike. The Vintgar Gorge is the starting point for

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another stunning walk in the area. The 1.6km Old Vi gorge is carved 150m deep into the moun- vine tains by the Radovna River. Walkers follow a wooden walkway through the gorge then onwards through forest and via the lovely hilltop chapel of St Katarina back to Bled. The region of Maribor lies at the eastern end of the Julian Alps. It is in the town of Maribor, that the oldest producing grape vine in the world, at over 400 years, exists winding its gnarled trellis of branches around the equally antiquated, medieval Old Vine House. This is an icon of the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wine culture which is age old and a proud tradition. An extensive underground cellar exists beneath the entire city square and further. The Vinag Wine Cellar covers 2,000 sq m and has 2.5 km of tunnels crammed with wooden barwww.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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Above: Walking in the Julian Alps. Top left: Walking routes meander through the pretty country-side of Maribor's wine roads. Below photos: The oldest grapevine in the world at Maribor.

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Above: Around Mt Triglav. Left: Canoing on a lake in Slovenia.

rels, concrete cisterns, bottles and the valuable wine archives. It has the capacity to store seven million litres of wine and is one of the largest classical wine cellars in Europe. Aged bottles of wine pre 1945 have been preserved by re-corking every 12 years as well as many vintages after this time. After viewing this dusty collection you can enjoy a glass of Slovenia’s award winning white wines at the tasting room. The wine roads of Maribor are a ‘must do’ and walking the trails of the vine-clad hills can

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Above: The Vinag Wine Cellar lies below the town square of Maribor and holds vintage bottles of wine dating from the 1920’s.

be punctuated at great wine shops and farms where you can sit and enjoy a glass of vino while admiring the pretty countryside. In winter Maribor is a popular ski resort, being the largest in Slovenia. It becomes a network of walking and biking trails in the

summertime through primeval forest, green pastures to lakes and waterfalls. A cable car operates from the town to transport walkers up to the alpine village of Pohorje, a lovely getaway and so quick and easy to reach. From the mountains to the coast takes just over two hours by road. Although it’s only a 47 km stretch of coastline the locals say it’s more than Germany, Austria and Hungary have! A flat shoreline walkway and cycle path connect the more modern up-market Portoroz with the delightful medieval coastal towns of Piran, Izola and Kuper. These towns have some surprising features: Piran has protected monument status with its charming medieval streets, squares and salt making tradition; and Koper has the Venetian Paetorian Palace set in a beautiful town square The main international airport is in the capital city of Ljubljana, situated in the centre of the country so within easy reach of all Slovenia. Most of Ljubljana’s pre war monuments are still in tact and it has a wealth of museums and buildings, most notably the castle that overlooks the city, the cathedral of St Nicholas,

the Baroque Old Town and more recently Art Nouveau mansions. It’s mostly a pedestrian zone so easy to get to know. It’s a university town so there are lots of young people, lively bars and cafes along the banks of the river that runs through it. Slovenia is the epitomy of “small is beautiful”. There is no mass tourism, the countryside is clean and green, and the wealth of history and tradition rivals any European country.

Fact file When to go: May to September. How to go: An independent 8 day walk in the Bled region of the Julian Alps passes through the most well known Slovene alpine towns and villages such including Bohinj and the Kranjska Gorge is approx NZ$1250 per person share twin. Grade: Easy valley floor and forest covered hillside walks For more information: Contact “A Walker’s World” Phone 09 4867473/1 walkersworld@xtra.co.nz

SeaLink announces Barrier breakaway fares SeaLink has announced special Great Barrier Island fares for the post-Easter period. The new fares are $75 per person (a saving of up to $45) and $280 for a car (saving $70) and will be valid for travel between 7th April and 31st May. “The weather can be very mild through these months, making it the perfect time to be heading off for an island escape” says general manager Donna Gauci. “There are plenty of activities to keep people occupied and the laid-back lifestyle also lends itself to being a

Above: The island Navigator on its way to Great Barrier Island. Left: Climbing up Windy Canyon.

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fishing. Glenfern Sanctuary at Port Fitzroy makes for a great day trip and there is a links golf course, a number of small museums and a community art gallery all of which make for interesting diversions. SeaLink works closely with accommodation providers on the island. Their friendly sales centre team offer a booking service for a range of properties. Package options start from as little as $286 per person, including return ferry for two people in their car and two nights’ accommodation. Walking New Zealand, issue no 148 - 2010

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Dow drugs by Gary Moller Dip Ph Ed PG Dip Rehab PG Dip Sport Med (Otago) FCE Certified

t is very popular nowadays is to pop antiinflammatory drugs like lollies for just about any kind of sprain, strain or bruise. Despite their popularity, there is usually no need at all to take these drugs Few people are aware of the downsides that may negate any supposed benefits. Inflammation signals that the body is responding, as it should, to an injury or infection. Inflammation is necessary to stem the damage, stabilise and repair. When allowed to run its natural course, the usual end result is a timely return to full health and fitness. Anti-inflammatory drugs interfere with this natural healing processes, giving the user a false recovery that is premature. In the case of injury, there are few cases where I feel these drugs are beneficial. Inflammation is the body’s natural response to stress from infection or injury. To think we can do better by the way of a crude drug is arrogance. According to Wikipedia: “There are three stages of inflammation: 1. Vasodilation and increased permeability of vessels Caused by histamines from mast cells, kinins from precursors in the blood, prostoglandins from damaged cells and leukotrienes from basophils and mast cells. Blood flow increases, extra clotting factors, antibodies localize. 2. Phagocyte Emigration Occurs within one hour, neutrophils and then monocytes arrive and leave the blood stream(emigration) as a result of chemotaxis. 3. Tissue Repair Neutrophils and macrophages (short life span) die and form pus (in the case of infection). This begins the tissue repair process. Pus eventually drains. ” You will feel this process as localised heat and swelling. This is caused by the increased blood flow and immigration of fluid and cells into the damaged area. This is a good sign that your body is doing what it is supposed to in such circumstances.

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Tissue repair, in the case of a sprain or tear, involves the laying down of strong cross-linked collagen fibres that bind the damaged tissue creating a repair job that may actually be stronger than the original structure. This process is usually complete within a week or so for most sprains and strains. The problem with anti-inflammatory drugs is this natural and essential process of repair is interrupted by the drug action. While you may be able to get back into action quicker, this may be at the risk of being left with a weak and incomplete repair job. This may set you up for a chronic niggling injury or even a catastrophic failure later on, such as a complete rupture! If there is an excessive inflammatory response, it is mostly because of the modern Western diet being excessive in processed sugars and Omega6 oils, including the supposedly â&#x20AC;&#x153;healthyâ&#x20AC;? margarines. These foods are pro-inflammatory when in excess. You can support a healthy inflammatory response to injury by having a diet that is low in highly processed oils and refined grains. Emphasise a diet that is high in unprocessed foods, including fish, flax and olive oils that are rich in Omega3 oil (A better balance between Omega3 and Omega6 oils encourages a healthy inflammation response). Brightly coloured fruit and vegetables are rich in plant anti-oxidants that help the inflammation response by mopping up damaging free radicals. Why is there so much enthusiasm to prescribe anti-inflammatory drugs and so little said against their use? I think there are three drivers behind them: 1. Pain Relief - We are conditioned from birth to be fearful of pain and that any level of pain must be treated by means of a medication. In defence of pain: Pain is natural. Pain tells us when and how much a damaged part may be used. Using pain relief before and during physical activity places a person at risk of further injury - if it hurts so much that pain relief is

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required, the message is to stop and rest up! 2. Convenience and the course of least resistance - Your doctor usually has about 10 minutes to assess the injury, decide on a course of action, prescribe and explain what to do. Usually the most convenient is to prescribe a Pharmac subsidised drug and refer you to a physiotherapist who is subsidised by ACC. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a familiar and welltrodden path. 3. Highly profitable - Anti-inflammatory drugs generate millions of dollars for their producers and sellers. Millions are spent on advertising and promotions to promote the virtues of these popular medicines. On the other hand; the case against their use is muted and without funding. The battle is extremely uneven. Healthy alternatives to managing pain and inflammation barely get a look in. While I am not entirely against the use of anti-inflammatory medications, I cannot tell you the last time I took any myself, or when I last recommended them to another person. They are largely unnecessary. If you feel compelled to take one, take the least you can and for the shortest time. Good nutrition, rest, elevation, gentle exercise, heat and even gentle massage are much more effective measures over the long term. Have confidence that Mother Nature will do a much better job.

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Curiouser and curiouser From Kay Lindley t’s not only Cheshire cats in Wonderland that are curious animals; the Ark in the Park Hihi are providing many fascinating glimpses of a socially complex bird. It is known from previous studies on the island sites where Hihi breed that up to 40% of the eggs in a clutch may have been fertilized by one of more males other than the putative partner. But does a non-dominant male have a further role in this nest? Arks Andy Warneford, monitoring contractor, reported a male feeding a chick that seemed to have its siblings being fed a short distance away by a dominant male associated with an observed nest. Was this a non-dominant male easing his conscience? An alternative hypothesis though offered by another student of Hihi is that the single chick had in fact originated for an unobserved nearby nest and its feeder was in fact its father. Feeding of chicks has many permutations and combinations with the female usually doing most of the feeding assisted by the male. Once chicks are fledged they may continue on their own, the female possibly staking out a new nest site and visiting occasionally to ensure feeding standards are being maintained! Both may feed fledglings or sometimes the male may decide that he no longer needs to bring up this rowdy brood and flies off leaving his mate to continue on her own. The fledglings leave the nest gliding in hope till they encounter a branch they can cling to. When all the chicks have landed they are shepherded into a suitable shrubby area for a while by the parent[s] and fed until they develop their flying skills and can follow. Recently four successful groups of fledged chicks were seen (although the single chick being fed raises the possibility of a 5th successful nest). To photograph the first set of chicks when it was realised they must have flown from their nest, volunteer Laurence Bechet set off with her largest telephoto lenses. While getting ready, she placed her equipment on the

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ground but her plaintive radio call to Andy that she was unable to photograph the chicks as they were climbing over the lenses says a lot about their naivete! Chicks from more than one nest have been observed at ground level and then later have been seen up shrubs and trees being fed. This is a pretty good indicator that the Ark predator control is still effective as days grounded is not recommended when cats, stoats or rats are about. Nine nests have so far been found with some being vacated after competition from starlings, but later re-established by one of the original birds with a new partner: mate fidelity doesn’t even have to last a season with Hihi! Here though is perhaps the most bizarre observation. Several people have been very impressed with the sound intensity from a pumped up male Hihi. Frequent Hihi obser ver Grant Capill describes how if a Hihi within 1 metre sounds off with its call, it is like a boom box with percussion waves palpable across his chest. What to make then of an occasion when Grant and Hayden Reynolds were out monitoring hihi and saw a blackbird that came close to the Hihi chicks that dominant male HM/ GH had been feeding. HM/GH flew onto the branch confronting the blackbird and gave forth the loud, high intensity “face blast.” Appearing as though stunned, the blackbird plummeted to the ground meters below, landing almost at Hayden’s feet with a thud then flying off at speed! Will Hihi be listed with pistol shrimps, elephants, whales, fart beetles, and the myriad other species known to use sound as a defensive mechanism? And for a chance to hear or see Hihi don’t forget HealthWEST PHO’s series of Wednesday Walks. Be in quick as these walks fill very quickly and people miss out. For brochures and registration forms for these wonderful walks contact Kay Lindley, phone 09 837 8820 or 027 274 2280, or email: kay@healthwest.co.nz.

Walkin San Diego to Barstow, California 259 miles, 21,195 total world walk miles Nice walking up the coast of the Pacific Ocean where there were a couple of small towns with lots of surfers, seabirds, and sightseers. Still cold nights (30 to 50F), and warm sunny days (60 to 75F). At Oceanside I had to detour east around Camp Pendleton. Marine guards would not let me through the base on the bicycle route up the coast. I called the provost Marshall's office, but was denied there also. Something about having camping gear and what not and leaving the path and hiding on base. I told them they let bicycle tourists through with camping gear, but no luck. So I headed east on route 76 for old route 395, that follows I-15 north. Turned out to be a better route to get through LA anyway. A lot quieter and not as much traffic as I skirted the east side of LA through Riverside and San Bernardino. In a small town called Rainbow, another fellow walker stopped his car and invited me to stay at his place and have a hot meal, shower, and use his laundry. Larry Amkraut (larryamkraut.com) had walked across USA back in the 70’s with his dog. Had a nice stay with Larry and his family. Some of his cats played with my tent as I was setting it up. One was jumping on the rain fly outside and another was pawing at him from inside. So I opened the doors and let them inside to keep them from ripping the tent with their claws. They were quite curious and checked out every part of my tent. I woke up about midnight and found three cats all curled together sleeping by my head. In the morning I shared my breakfast of cookies, oats and eggs, and yogurt with them. Nice hot shower, another breakfast, and clean laundry in the morning. Larry showed me a book he had written with his dog about his USA walk. He had slept outside also testing some lightweight sleeping bags and pads for his job of writing reviews of camping equipment for various magazines. So he gets lots of free equipment from different companies. He offered to get me some free gear, but I have all new stuff and am pretty well set up. Always nice to meet a fellow walker and stay with a www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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g the world So far Gary Hause (walkingman) has walked over 20,000 miles across the USA, Europe, UK, Mexico, Central America, South America, Australia, and New Zealand. He has about 18,000 more miles to walk across Asia, Africa, and South America to break the Guinness Book World Record of 38,000 miles for walking around the world, set by Arthur Blessit (www.blessitt.com). Gary is now walking in the USA from Page in Arizona to Les Vegas and return - a distance of 2200 miles. Here are weeks 7 and 8. local. Lots of bicyclists out on old route 385. The road zigs and zags and goes up and down all around I-15. I passed through Murrieta where Floyd Landis lives and trains for his bicycle racing. I just finished reading his book "Positively False" about his training, winning the Tour de France, and fighting the false accusations of drug doping. It gives good insight into bike racing and the drug testing system and also the media’s unfair treatment of him. Picked up historic Route 66 leaving LA around the San Bernardino area. Called the mother road of America by John Steinbeck. It goes from Chicago to LA all the way across the west. I walked up El Cajun Pass, on Route 66, which is the old road that parallels the new I15. Heavy headwind and long slow uphill grade all day gave me a sore back and tired legs. Only made it about halfway up, but a good night’s sleep and a hot breakfast got me over the next day. Short two mile section where the road ends and I had to walk on I-15 for 30 minutes. Went past two cop cars parked at a truck weigh station , but they either did not see me

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or did not mind. Back on the local road and up and over the summit where a guy gave me a water bottle and a bag of chips. Big stone monument in Little Horse Thief Canyon, where horse thieves drove their stolen cattle and horses northeast to Utah using parts of the Mojave, Santa Fe, and Mormon trails. In Barstow they had lots of murals painted on the sides of buildings depicting all the old travellers passing through the area over the years. Ten thousand years Native Americans have used the Mojave trail between the Colorado river and the Pacific coast to trade with various tribes. In the 1700,s the Spanish priests used the Santa Fe trail to travel between California and New Mexico missions. Then the Mormons started expanding outwards from Salt Lake City, Utah in the 1850’s all over the west. Back then horse and wagons could walk about 10 miles a day, so if you look at a map, you can see how they established towns about every 10 miles. Outside of a Starbucks I was using wifi at I talked to one old guy. He looked like a homeless man, and said he sometimes came here for a free cup of coffee. He was quite im-

pressed with my walk and pulled out a couple bucks to give to me. It felt kind of weird to take it, but it seemed to make him feel good to help me out. I do not really need the money, but people seem to enjoy helping me on my walk, so I like to let them have the joy of giving. I usually prefer to give bananas, apples, or cookies to homeless men when they ask me for change. I dislike giving them money that they would most likely spend on alcohol, drugs, or smokes. One man came over to chat with me while I was sitting on a bench. He showed me his Iphone, and asked me if this was my website, sure enough he had my walkingman.org website on. Another man googled me directions on his phone when I asked him where a place was. Pretty soon everybody will just have one device to listen to music, get directions, compute, vote, bank, work, chat, and maybe even think for us if they can figure out how to directly connect it to our brain. I was planning on heading north up the coast to San Fransisco, but with this detour east of LA, I am changing my route. It is also getting busy earlier this spring up at Lake Powell, so I am going to start work in mid February instead of mid March. So I am headed east to Needles, California, north to Las Vegas, and east to Page, Arizona.

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Important to register your PLB False PLB activations tolerated to save lives but education must improve McMurdo Ltd, a company of the Orolia Group is emphasising the importance of registering a PLB (Personal Locator Beacon) as soon as it is purchased. Recently a PLB in Colorado in the USA, had transmitted no less than nine false alarms, before the owner, who was unknown and unregistered, was finally apprehended. The case, in which the owner had unwittingly ‘turned on’ his PLB, which actually sent out the emergency signal, was now closed. Because PLBs like the McMurdo Fast Find 210 are potential life savers, the case highlighted the importance of carrying one on a remote expedition.

However, it was also pointed out that activating a PLB will spark a major search and rescue operation involving ground teams and aircraft, putting others’ lives at risk too. It seems that a wider debate has been resolved too, that of whether climbers should be encouraged to carry PLBs whilst climbing, after three tragic deaths on Mount Hood, Oregon earlier this year. When the incident first came to light Jeremy Harrison, CEO of McMurdo Ltd had earlier commented “People are dying because they don’t use PLBs, while others are abusing the system, or at least,

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are ignorant of it. The increasing use of PLBs by outdoor adventurers is inevitably threatening to cause a g reater number of false activations, yet saving lives is of paramount importance, and we have to consider how many of these false activations search and rescue agencies can be prepared to handle. As sales increase, educating buyers to responsibly use a PLB only in life threatening situations becomes a top priority.” Agencies are still agreed that they are committed to rapidly responding to every call out received, treating it as a high level emergency. The signal from a PLB is first received by the international government run search and rescue satellite system Pospas Sarsat, which relays it to ground stations that interpret the coded signal revealing the owner’s details and location, hence the all important need for registration. The strongest message about the importance of carrying a PLB and registering it properly, comes from the rescue personnel themselves.

Walk2 Walk2Work 2010 saw thousands of people across New Zealand take to the streets, leave their cars at home and Walk2Work with friends, family and colleagues. Each event had its own local flair, with local sponsors supplying a complimentary breakfast snack or free coffee, as well as speakers and spot prizes. Walk2Work Day is part of a Living Streets campaign to get people walking more in their daily lives. Living Streets Aotearoa coordinated over 20 events across the country in Auckland City, North Shore, Botany, Orewa, Christchurch, Dunedin, Nelson, Queenstown Lakes district, Taupo, Waitakere, Wellington, Whakatane, Tasman district (Richmond) and the West Coast (Greymouth). Walkers were encouraged to share their walking stories and complete a survey on their walking habits. People of all ages and stages took part in the event, including local businesses and even parents walking their kids to school. In Dunedin a special commuter train brought people from coastal suburbs part of the way. The event received an amazing response with many people trying a combination of public transport and walking to work for the first time. Nelson Malbourgh District Health Board Nutrition and Physical Activity programme director Helen Steenbergen said walking, as part of a balanced lifestyle, could help people enjoy a long and healthy life. “Research shows us that fit employees are more productive and happier employees,” Mrs Steenbergen also said. West Coast workplaces geared up for Walk2Work day with Walk2work Wednesdays over the month of March. “A number of West Coast businesses took up the challenge and encouraged staff to walk each Wednesday over the month of March” says Kim www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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2work day a success Hakes, West Coast Healthy Eating Healthy Action co-coordinator. In Richmond, Walk2Work day organiser Judene Edgar said walking could improve our whole community. “Society has moved away from our roots – we were made to walk. We need to recognise that walking is a valid form of transport,” she said. “It’s fun, it’s free and it’s easy. In Christchurch, walkers donned their walking shoes to celebrate a renewed commitment by the council to walking. “Christchurch is a great city for walking to work, being mostly flat terrain, having a refreshing variety of weathers to suit all walkers, and with an abundance of pleasurable walkways, parks, rivers and streams” says Fiona Whero, Living Streets Networker for the

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South Island. “A new Christchurch City Council report by world-renowned urban designer Jan Gehl recommends increasing walkability in the city to make the inner city even more vibrant, so walking to work looks set to become even more exciting in Christchurch” says Fiona. In Queenstown, the Walk2Work event is part of a larger Car Free Campaign where residents are encouraged to pledge a commitment to walk, cycle or use the bus for one day or more. In Rotorua, council staff promoted a Walk for change campaign to encourage workmates to Walk2work and in Taupo, district council staff explored five different routes on their to Walk2work. In Auckland, walking human advertising saw over 200 walkers complete a walking survey in Pi-

geon Park. In North Shore, over 800 walkers supported an event in Takapuna. The City’s Mayor, A n d r e w Williams, was impressed by the commitment of some residents who walked over an hour and a half to join the event. In Orewa, walkers met on the beach to support Walk2work day. Many Auckland employers also supported Walk2work Day with workplace events being held at ACC, Barnardos, Botany Mall, Eco Matters, Lynn Mall, Massey Leisure centre and Waitakere council. In Wellington, the fabulous weather gathered walkers from various locations around the city at Frank Kitts Park. Guest speakers in Wellington included the lo-

cal mayor Kerry Prendergast, councillors Celia Wade-Brown and Ian MacKinnon, Green Party MP Gareth Hughes and Associate Transport Minister Nathan Guy. Entertainment was supplied with music from Tessa Rain, health and fitness support from Mish McCormack, a team from City Fitness, and walkers even had a chance to Zumba! They participated in signing a giant foot and the signatures were presented at parliament steps to Associate Transport Minister Nathan Guy. Walking to work is a great reason for people to get outside and enjoy their journey, realizing the benefits of fresh air and gentle exercise.

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39 Weather forecast for October 40 New Zealand coming events 43 Overseas coming events 46 Event: Record walking in the Capital 47 Overseas walks and tours APRIL 2010 147 Nepal and help a charity Translocation of birds in Arc in 48 There’s a walking group near you 4 Walk talk 21 Event: NZ’s longest running and the Park project 52 Great Country Breaks 6 Coromandel walking festival walking relay 31 Books: Galapalos - preserving 56 Southland Marathon 8 NZ walk: Westmere Walkway 22 New Zealand walks: Mangawhai Darwin’s legacy: 101 Must-Do SEPTEMBER 2009 140 10 High achiever: Merita Orgias just Walking Festival Weekends 4 Walk talk loves to walk 24 Overseas walks: Mt Tamborine 32 Event: Exciting changes to 6 New Zealand walk: Coast to 11 Digital Photo contest winners National Park walks Wharf2Wharf event Coast 12 New Zealand walk: Hillsborough 28 Overseas walks: Menorcan 34 Health: Pros and cons of 10 New Zealand walk: Sharplin Falls Bay circuit adventure Cortisone Track 13 Motivation: Get competitive 31 Window on Waitakere: Geckos 35 Nordic Walking: From stove top 12 New Zealand walk: Sledge Track 14 NZ walk: A right royal walk and skinks in park to mountain top - a walkway adventure 17 NZ walk: Taieri Gorge Rail Walk 32 Event: 27th Half Marathon aims 36 Nordic Walking in rehabilitation 15 Training: Ready to walk 18 New Zealand walk: Waihi Beach to be a fun event 38 Index over previous 14 issues 16 My favourite walk: Clevedon to Houmunga Bay 32 Health: How to treat grazing and 39 Weather forecast for December Scenic Reserve 20 Reader’s views: Best way to see bruising naturally 40 New Zealand coming events 17 High achiever: Man with donated a place is on foot 34 Why Gary loves to walk 45 Event: Great Forest Levin events heart walks half marathons 21 Window on Waitakere: Roving 35 Walking the World 46 Event: Moro Marathon events 18 Photo contest winners robins 36 New Zealand walk: Onetangi 47 Overseas walks and tours 19 Motivation - Beat exercise 22 New Zealand walk: Fantastic meanderings 48 There’s a walking group near you boredom ferns of Peel Forest 38 Index over previous 14 issues 52 Great Country Breaks 20 Reader views: Rapaki Hillside 23 New Rotorua walking trail 39 Weather forecast for February 56 Land Information New Zealand walks - Bibbulmun Track 24 New Striders course popular 40 New Zealand coming events NOVEMBER 2009 142 20 Podiatry: Can you balance on one 26 Books: Which native fern?, 44 Overseas coming events 4 Walk talk foot? Which native tree? 46 Nordic Walking: Events 6 Event: Buggy walks - a social 22 News: What is Geocaching? Majestic New Zealand 47 Overseas walks and tours outing for parents 22 Window on Waitakere: Hihi 27 Famous wall illuminated 48 There’s a walking group near you 8 New Zealand walk: Branch Road success rewarded 28 Overseas walk: One Track For All 52 Great Country Breaks walkway reopens 23 Event; A century of marathons 31 Explore Lake Tekapo High 55 ACC NZ Masters Games Dunedin 9 Motivation: Keeping a Training 24 New Zealand walk: Wetland area Country on snow shoes 56 Great New Zealand Trek Journal opened up for walkers 32 Health: How to get fit for a 10 New Zealand walk: Blue and JANUARY 2010 144 26 Subscription prizes challenging multi-day walk Green Lake walks 4 Walk talk 27 New Zealand walk: Botanic 34 Event: New walking festival has 6 New Zealand walk: Thames 13 Photo contest winners Garden has new Braille trail walks for everyone 14 New Zealand walk: Richmond 28 Overseas walks: Stride into the Coastal Walkway 35 Long walk: Walking the World Trail - another Tekapo attraction 10 Photo contest winners Sunshine Coast’s first Festival of 36 Te Araroa Trail: Cool, clear, water 11 New Zealand walk: Auckland’s 16 New Zealand walk: A taste of Walks now at 90 Mile Beach the Tararuas Kauri Point Centennial 30 Overseas walks: Sunshine Coast 36 Podiatry: Painful toes - shoes? 19 Window on Waitakere: A great ParkNews: Guidelines for short walks 38 Index over previous 14 issues breeding season for Robins outdoor access drafted 32 Overseas walks: Hinterland Great 39 Weather forecast for April 20 New Zealand walk: See Abel 12 New Zealand walk: Award Walk 40 New Zealand coming events Tasman National Park with the 34 Te Araroa Trail: The winning Coastal Walkway 46 Nordic Walking: Events locals 15 Walker loves Waiheke’s Whangamarino Track 47 Overseas walks and tours 22 High achiever: Ali Davis is a Wharf2Wharf 35 Health: Benefits of regular use of 48 There’s a walking group near you 15 Fourteen members over 80 years champion a sauna 52 Great Country Breaks 22 Podiatry: Wart’s n all of age 36 Nordic Walking: Calendar 55 Huntly Half Marathon 16 New Zealand walk: Exploring the 24 Overseas walks: Walking Spain’s 36 Nordic Walking: International 56 SBS Christchurch Marathon Camino de Santiago Pilgrim Trail huge expanse of Mesopotamia recognition for local coach MARCH 2010 146 30 New Zealand walk: Haurata Station 39 Weather forecast for September 4 Walk talk discover the pleasures of living 40 New Zealand coming events 19 New Zealand walk: Lake Ellery 6 NZ walk: Waikato River walk in the remote hills of Gisborne 42 Overseas coming events Track reopens 8 New Zealand walk: Tama Lakes 20 Overseas walks: Patagonia 34 Reader’s views - Likes back to 47 Overseas walks and tours Walk - something for everyone basics articles walking in the land of giants 48 There’s a walking group near you 11 Digital Photo contest winners 35 Health: Knee pain more common 52 Great Country Breaks 25 Books: Let’s go Camping 12 Te Araroa Trail: Prime Minister in women 25 Books: A Wee Walk in the 56 Taupo Half Marathon open Pirongia 36 Nordic Walking events Wilderness AUGUST 2009 139 13 Motivation: Just do it! 26 High achiever: Dropped from size 36 Nordic Walking: Nordic Walking 14 New Zealand walk: The Hidden 4 Walk talk and why it could interest you 22 to 14 Treasures Trail - a 40km journey 27 Overseas walk: Whitsunday Peak 38 Index over previous 14 issues 6 New Zealand walk: The to remember through Rodney Mangawhai Connector 39 Weather forecast for November - walk 16 New Zealand walk: Seeing in the 28 Overseas walks: Mont Blanc one 40 New Zealand coming events 8 High Achiever: Sweet 16 even new year at Sign of the sweeter for Taupo organiser 44 Overseas coming events of the world’s classic mountain Packhorse 9 High achiever: 67 year old walks 45 Event: Round the Bridges walks 18 News: Governor General opens 34 Health: Think before you get a first marathon reaches new milestone Hilliary Trail 46 Event: Both Taupo events popular10 New Zealand walk: Bream Coast bike 20 Road through Molesworth open 35 Window on Waitakere: Track - Paradise revisited with walkers till Easter 15 A beginners guide to starting a 47 Overseas walks and tours improvements 21 Window on Waitakere: Hihi walking group 36 Nordic Walking:Jan Petrie - From 48 There’s a walking group near you happenings 16 New Zealand walk: Okarito 52 Great Country Breaks wheelchair to golfer 22 New Zealand walks: The Catlins: 36 Nordic Walking: Events entering the realm of the world’s 55 Southland Marathon an area of walks of great rarest kiwi 56 Land Information New Zealand 39 Weather forecast for January contrast and natural beauty 18 Photo contest winners 40 New Zealand coming events OCTOBER 2009 141 27 New Zealand walk: Waipohatu 19 Motivation - The pressure to 45 Event: Sunset Coast Walk 4 Walk talk Track receives a make-over perform planned for February 6 New Zealand walk: Hamilton 28 Overseas walks: Hiking along the 46 Event: Great Barrier Marathon a 20 New products: New socks with Gardens - Paradise Collection World Heritage Hinterland trails foot protection without the “must do” 10 Readers views: Spelling of 32 Event: Event for walkers in Cape 47 Overseas walks and tours weight Raglan mountain name; Reader Brett Challenge 20 Waikaremoana Unveiled 48 There’s a walking group near you in Niger 32 Health: How to reduce fluid 52 Great Country Breaks 11 My favourite walk: Uplifting walk 21 Podiatry: Ankle strength retention 22 Event: The Great NZ Trek - a 55 ACC NZ Masters Games Dunedin in Papamoa 34 Event: Walking in the Rotorua sense of adventure 56 Great New Zealand Trek 12 New Zealand walk: Waikanae to Marathon 26 Subscription prizes DECEMBER 2009 143 Otaihanga Reserve 35 Long walk: Walking the World 27 Books: Days Walk in New 4 Walk talk 36 Event: New walking festival set 6 New Zealand walk: Ara Harakeke 14 New Zealand walk: Bluff Hill Zealand; Off the Beaten Track; Walkway for launch Live, Work and Play in Australia - a brisk walk in the footsteps of 16 High achiever: Know someone 36 Podiatry: Spots can kill you 28 Overseas walk: An Iran walk- but Te Rauparaha who deserves a medal? Melanoma it’s not what you first find your river 10 Photo contest winners 17 Te Araroa Trail: Track runs think 32 Event: Curves to Curves 11 News: Guidelines for outdoor through Conservation Park 39 Weather forecast for March 34 Health: What is the cause of access drafted 18 Photo contest winners 40 New Zealand coming events most ailments? 12 New Zealand walk: New trail to 19 High achiever: Young boy’s 46 Nordic Walking: Events 36 Keeping the ‘Winter blues’ at bay honour Sir Ed inspiration 47 Overseas walks and tours 14 New Zealand walk: Short and 19 News: Fiordland no exception to 36 Nordic Walking:Walking calendar 48 There’s a walking group near you 37 Nordic Walking: Do it yourself long walks in the Haast avalanche activity 52 Great Country Breaks Nordic walking programme 16 Achiever: How walking improved 20 Overseas walks: Auswalk 56 Shoe Clinic Harbour Capital 39 Weather forecast for August mum’s career prospects expands its unique experience Marathon 40 High achiever: Walking the 17 News: New Zealand moves to 20 Podiatry: Are you prepared to FEBRUARY 2010 145 World new official maps complete your event intact? 4 Walk talk 18 New products: Personal locator 22 New Zealand walk: Dawson Falls 42 New Zealand coming events 6 New Zealand walk: Getting into 46 Overseas walks and tours beacon tested for extreme walk in winter hot water on The Barrier 48 There’s a walking group near you heights Drink bottle made from 24 Event: Record fields and fast 8 New Zealand walk: Meandering 52 Great Country BreaksC vegetable starch racing in SBS Marathon around Moeraki 18 New Zealand walks: Landscapes 26 Overseas walks: Lago del Garda - 56 Taupo Half Marathon 11 Photo contest winners JULY 2009 138 feature of Central Hawkes Bay Rambling Italy’s largest lake 12 High achiever: Raelene reaches 4 Walk talk walks 32 Living Streets Aoteroa: Quiet for the Summit 6 New Zealand walk: 20 Training: Time to get out and revolution on Otara streets 13 Motivation: Annual lifestyle Hapuawhenua viaduct walk enjoy the scenery 32 Event: The Great Barrier Island check-up 8 New Zealand walk: Rapaki 20 Podiatry: Fitness walking: not secret is out 14 New Zealand walk: Hiking Te Hillside walk just one foot in front of the other 34 Health: Joint care supplementsAraroa tracks in the King 11 New Zealand walk: Another bite 22 Overseas walks: Walk the West which is best? Country of ‘the Mate’ of Ireland 35 Nordic Walking: Festival of 16 New Zealand walk: Manawatu 14 My favourite walk: Milford 26 Overseas walks: Burleigh Head Walking in Move It Month Gorge tracks Foreshore Walk National Park 36 Nordic Walking events 19 News: The Central Gold Rush 29 Te Araroa Trail: New link track 36 Nordic Walking: Nordic Nannas: 15 New Zealand walk: Major 20 Overseas walks: Experience upgrade for gorge track 30 Window on Waitakere: nail half marathon

CONTENTS for previous 14 issues

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16 Photo contest winners 17 Motivation: Exercise - get in the habit 18 High achiever: How 30 minute walks helped this 40-year-old 19 Podiatry: Walking prevents diabetes complications 20 New Zealand walk: Kelceys Bush Conservation area 21 Overseas walk: Queensland luxury outdoors adventure 24 Subscription prizes 25 Event: Whenuapai Half Marathon 26 Te Araroa Trail: Waitomo to Te Kuiti walkway open 28 Overseas walk: The Bibbulmun Track - a monumental walk 32 Training: Top five training tips for walking a half marathon 33 Training: 16 week training programme for a 21km walk 34 Books: Walk Sydney Streets: Ramblers Countryside Companion 34 Health: How you can avoid the dementia crisis 36 Nordic Walking events 37 Nordic Walking: Do it yourself Nordic walking programme Pt 4 38 Index over previous 14 issues 39 Weather forecast for June 40 High achiever: Walking the World - 20th and 21st weeks 42 New Zealand coming events 43 International events 46 Overseas walks and tours 48 There’s a walking group near you 52 Great Country Breaks 56 Taupo Half Marathon MAY 2009 137 4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walk: Hapuawhenua viaduct walk 8 New Zealand walk: Rapaki Hillside walk 11 New Zealand walk: Another bite of ‘the Mate’ 14 My favourite walk: Milford Foreshore Walk 15 New Zealand walk: Major upgrade for gorge track 16 Photo contest winners 17 Motivation: Exercise - get in the habit 18 High achiever: How 30 minute walks helped this 40-year-old 19 Podiatry: Walking prevents diabetes complications 20 New Zealand walk: Kelceys Bush Conservation area 21 Overseas walk: Queensland luxury outdoors adventure 24 Subscription prizes 25 Event: Whenuapai Half Marathon 26 Te Araroa Trail: Waitomo to Te Kuiti walkway open 28 Overseas walk: The Bibbulmun Track - a monumental walk 32 Training: Top five training tips for walking a half marathon 33 Training: 16 week training programme for a 21km walk 34 Books: Walk Sydney Streets: Ramblers Countryside Companion 34 Health: How you can avoid the dementia crisis 36 Nordic Walking: Nordic Walking events 37 Nordic Walking: Do it yourself Nordic walking programme pt 4 38 Index over previous 14 issues 39 Weather forecast for June 40 High achiever: Walking the World - 20th and 21st weeks 42 New Zealand coming events 43 International events 46 Overseas walks and tours 48 There’s a walking group near you 52 Great Country Breaks 56 Taupo Half Marathon APRIL 2009 136 4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walk: Sweeping views from Mt Kariora 8 New Zealand walks: Picton Harbourside walks 10 Event: A great day out 11 SBS Marathon 12 New Zealand walk: New walk opens up magnificent Wairarapa bush 14 New Zealand walk: Oneroa walk - over rocky and sandy beaches and a bush reserve 16 Photo contest winners 17 Motivation: It’s not about the chocolate 18 High achiever: From couch potato to finishing a relay event 19 Podiatry: Sesamoids - cushions of the big toe 20 New Zealand walk: High walking - Khandallah to Karori without the traffic 24 Subscription prizes

25 Window on Waitakere: No leaky syndrome here 26 High achievers: Achieving the New York Marathon - yes you can 28 Overseas walk: The Path to Rome - a walk through history 33 Capital Marathon 34 Book: Walking the Waitakere Ranges 34 Health: What couple needs to do to get back to walking 36 Nordic Walking: Bush walk 36 Nordic Walking: Nordic Walking events 37 Nordic Walking: Do it yourself Nordic walking programme Pt 3 39 Weather forecast for May 40 High achiever: Walking the World 42 New Zealand coming events 47 Overseas walks and tours 48 There’s a walking group near you 52 Great Country Breaks 56 SPARC MARCH 2009 135 4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walk: Keirunga Gardens has shaded walks 8 New Zealand walk: Kitcherner Park Reserve has interesting history 10 New Zealand Walk: St Heliers to Churchill Park 12 Journey to Remember: Unusual overland trail opens again 15 Event: Taieri Gorge first rail walk 17 Motivation: Creating your best life 18 Window on Waitakere: Rest easy, Alfred 19 Podiatry: School tramp - are you prepared? 20 New Zealand walk: Toro revisited 25 Books: New guide showcases region’s walks. Know your New Zealand Native Plants 26 New Zealand walks: Little River Trail to Kaituna Quarry 28 Overseas walks: Traversing the Grampians National Park 33 Capital Marathon 34 Te Araroa : New exit opened 34 New Product: World famous socks now in New Zealand 34 Health: A long and healthy life has a lot to do with balance 36 Nordic Walking: Nordic Walking events 37 Nordic Walking: Do it yourself Nordic walking programme pt 2 38 Index over previous 14 issues 39 Weather forecast for April 40 High achiever: Walking the World 41 Event: Super Seven Series 42 New Zealand coming events 44 International events 47 Overseas walks and tours 48 There’s a walking group near you 52 Great Country Breaks 56 SBS Marathon FEBRUARY 2009 134 6 Road through Molesworth Station open with walking tracks 7 Elderly can benefit from a little walking and other exercises 8 My favourite walk: The Te Henui Walkway 10 New Zealand Walks: Twenty walks in Echo Walking Festival 13 Importance of good shoes for walking 14 Walking the motorway 16 Digital Photo Competition 17 Treetops Lodge selected in World’s best 25 18 Window on Waitakere: Robins 18 Book: Fiordland 19 New Zealand walks: Oxford Forest Conservation Area walks 20 New Zealand walk: Hinehopu/ Hongi’s Track 22 High achiever: Retiree walks her way back to health 23 New Zealand walks: Rangitoto Island - with walks so close to Auckland 27 Overseas walks: Explore Nicaragua - nature’s playground 32 Event: Idealic walk through Waiheke vineyards 34 Health: How natural therapies helped legs back to health 36 Nordic Walking events 37 Nordic Walking: Do it yourself Nordic walking programme 38 Index over previous 14 issues 39 Weather forecast for March 40 High achiever: Walking the World 42 New Zealand coming events 44 International events 47 Overseas walks and tours 48 There’s a walking group near you 52 Great Country Breaks 56 The Great New Zealand Trek www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

MAY WEATHER FORECAST From May 1 to May 31 2010 Daily Summary 1st-4th May An anticyclone covers the South Island spreading to the North Island by the 4th, bringing cold frosty conditions and record low temperatures to many central North Island areas. Records may be broken at Waiouru (observations began 1962), Taupo (observations began 1949) and Masterton (observations began 1906). A disturbed west to southwest airstream may begin affecting the South Island from the 4th. 4th May More near record low April temperatures for many North Island regions. 5th-11th May Anticyclonic conditions until the 8th then southwesterly. An isolated severe ground frost may affect West Auckland around the 10th, possibly burning kiwifruit vines. 10th May The start of a week that brings chance of unseasonal frost to Auckland region, with kiwifruit farmers facing fruit loss. Highlights over the next four weeks may be low rainfall over much of New Zealand and unusual cold. Because the MacKenzie Basin may be sparse also the West Coast, Nelson and inland Bay of Plenty, which include the catchment areas of the South Island hydrolakes, a temporary power crisis may be looming although southerlies (associated with El Nino) may be more frequent than usual, this time they bring little rain because of interruptions by ridges of high pressure with cold dry and often frosty weather. However lake levels should restore in August. Areas with less than average rainfall may be West Coast, MacKenzie Basin and Central Otago, also inland Bay of Plenty and much of the North Island including areas south of Waikato and west of the main ranges. In Nelson, frequent southerlies continue to keep rainfall below average. Hail and snow may also be a feature of this outlook period with much damage to kiwifruit orchards but should please ski operators. 12th-17th May A ridge of high pressure on the 12th may be replaced by a shallow depression and moist northerlies on the 13th. From the 16th another ridge covers New Zealand. 18th-27th May A period of cold southerlies. Unsettled conditions with a depression around the 23rd. A hail storm may strike the Auckland region about the 19th affecting orchards. Between the 20th-22nd a cold southerly outbreak may bring blizzards to ski fields making the Desert Road impassable because of snow and ice. Snow may fall to low levels in Central Otago and in the Canterbury foothills. 22nd May Cold and dry April/May brings to a virtual halt much autumn growth in Hawkes Bay. More southerlies around the 26th. These may affect kiwifruit orchards, e.g. in Waikato and BOP. 28th-31st May Southwesterlies prevail. Light rain, wind and snow at Mt Ruapehu, followed by heavy rain and snow to 1300m which may close facilities. Allow 24-hour error to all forecasts. Skewing may occur around 7th(apogee), 14th(new moon), 20th(perigee) and 28th(full moon).

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Coming events

NEW ZEALAND EVENTS APRIL 2010 1 10km in the Auckland Domain, 10km,6km, & 3km, Auckland 2-4 Hibiscus Hospice Riverhead to Puhoi 3 Day Walk, 40km, Rodney 3 Riverhead Adventures, 30km, Coastville 4 Fitness Fusion Ohope Half Marathon,, 10km & 5km, Ohope Beach 6 O’Hagan’s 5km Series, Viaduct, Auckland 10 Xterra Rotorua Festival Half Marathon & 11km, Rotorua 10 Great Forest Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km Run/Walk, Waiterere, Levin 11 Club Physical Whenuapai Half Marathon, 10km & 6km, Whenuapai 11 Moonshine 21km Run/Walk, Trentham, Upper Hutt, patrees@xtra.co.nz 11 Orewa Beach Half Marathon, & 10.5km Orewa 12 Pakuranga 5km Run Run, Auckland 13 O’Hagan’s 5km Series, Viaduct, Auckland 14 The Rat Race 5km, Milford 17 Cape Brett Challenge, 10km, Rawhiti, Bay of Islands 18 30th Anniversary Specsavers Hastings Half Marathon & 10km, Hastings 18 Run Auckland Series, 10km & 5km, Te

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Atatu Peninsula 19 Pakuranga 5km Run Run, Auckland 20 O’Hagan’s 5km Series, Viaduct, Auckland 21 The Rat Race 5km, Milford 24 Alpine Lodge Loop the Lake, Nelson Lakes 24 42 Traverse, National Park 25 Anzac Day Road Races, 2km, 5km & 10km, Carterton 26 Pakuranga 5km Run Run, Auckland 27 O’Hagan’s 5km Series, Viaduct, Auckland 28 The Rat Race 5km, Milford

to Palmerston North 18 O’Hagan’s 5km Series, Viaduct, Auckland 19 The Rat Race 5km, Milford 23 Solid Energy 30th Huntly Half Marathon & 10km, Huntly 23 Sri Chinmoy Run/Walk Series, 10km, & 2.5km, Christchurch 25 O’Hagan’s 5km Series, Viaduct, Auckland 26 The Rat Race 5km, Milford 30 Run Auckland Series, 10km & 5km, Milford

MAY 2010

2 The Rat Race 5km, Milford 6 SBS Christchurch Marathon & Half Marathon, Christchurch 6 Orewa Beach Dash for Cash 5km, Orewa 6 Brookfield Bog Challenge, 3km 6km & 9km, Wainuiomata 6 Auroa Handicap 2 x Half Marathon Relay, Upper Hutt 9 The Rat Race 5km, Milford 13 Sri Chinmoy Cross Country 7km & 2.5km, Christchurch 16 The Rat Race 5km, Milford 20 Run Auckland Series, 10km & 5km, Western Springs 23 The Rat Race 5km, Milford 27 Shoe Clinic Harbour Capital Marathon, Half Marathon & 10km, Wellington 2 Sri Chinmoy Auckland Run/Walk Series, 20km, 10km, & 5km, Auckland 30 The Rat Race 5km, Milford

1 Hanmer Four Square Half Marathon & 10km, Hanmer Springs 1 46th Lion Foundation Rotorua Marathon, 10km & 5km, Rotorua 1 T42 Trail Runs, 24km & 6.5km, 42 Traverse 2 Taieri Gorge Rail Walk, 8km, Dunedin 2 Nelson Shoe Clinic Half Marathon, Nelson 2 Sri Chinmoy Auckland Run/Walk Series, 20km, 10km, & 5km, Auckland 4 O’Hagan’s 5km Series, Viaduct, Auckland 5 The Rat Race 5km, Milford 8 Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon, Blenheim 9 Run 4 Mums, Auckland 9 Baylys Dargarville Run/Walk 12km & 6.8km, Dargarville 9 Pencarrow Lighthouse Fun Run/Walk, Hald Marathon, 10km & 5km, Eastbourne 11 O’Hagan’s 5km Series, Viaduct, Auckland 12 The Rat Race 5km, Milford 16 Curves to Curves, 21km & 13km, Feilding

JUNE 2010

JULY 2010 4 Great Mid Winter Half Marathon & 11km, Kawerau 4 Mangawhai Heads to Harbour 8km & 6km, Mangawhai 4 Waikato Drought Tough Guy & Gal Challenge, 6km & 12km, Manukau 7 The Rat Race 5km, Milford 11 Run Auckland Series, 10km & 5km, Takapuna 14 The Rat Race 5km, Milford 17 Captain Cook’s Landing 25km, Queen Charlotte Track, Picton 18 Petone Working Mens Club 5 Bridges Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Petone 18 Sri Chinmoy Auckland Run/Walk Series, 20km, 10km, & 5km, Auckland 21 The Rat Race 5km, Milford 28 The Rat Race 5km, Milford

AUGUST 2010 1 Mizuno Taupo Half Marathon, Taupo 7 Waikato Drought Tough Guy & Gal Challenge, 6km & 12km, Rotorua 8 Sri Chinmoy Auckland Run/Walk Series, 20km, 10km, & 5km, Auckland

COMING EVENTS We obtain information for this column from a large number of sources up to two years in advance and sometimes there are date changes etc that occur. If there are any changes in dates etc, we ask clubs to advise us direct.

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Harbour Capital Marathon Sunday 27 June 2010 25TH ANNIVERSARY MEDAL EVENT!

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23rd Club Club Physical Physical 21st Whenuapai Whenuapai Half Marathon Half Marathon Sunday April2008 2010 Sunday 11th 6th April

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11 The Rat Race 5km, Milford 14 Waikato Drought Tough Guy & Gal Challenge, 6km & 12km, Rotorua 18 Woodbourne Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Woodbourne 18 The Rat Race 5km, Milford 25 The Rat Race 5km, Milford 28 Energy Direct NZ Marton Marathon & Half Marathon, Marton

SEPTEMBER 2010 1 The Rat Race 5km, Milford 4 Energy Direct NZ Marton Marathon, & Half Marathon, Marton 4 Shoe Clinic Hawkes Bay Marathon, Half Marathon & 10km, Hastings 8 The Rat Race 5km, Milford 12 Moro Marathon, Half Marathon & 15km, Dunedin 12 Waste Works Whangarei Run/Walk Festival, Marathon, Half Marathon & 10km, Whangarei 12 Sri Chinmoy Auckland Run/Walk Series, 20km, 10km, & 5km, Auckland 15 The Rat Race 5km, Milford 18 Abel Tasman Coastal Classic, 36km, Abel Tasman National Park, Marahau 18 Legend & Arthur ’s Half, Marathon, Waitakere City 22 The Rat Race 5km, Milford 29 The Rat Race 5km, Milford

OCTOBER 2010 6 The Rat Race 5km, Milford 9 Great Barrier Wharf to Wharf, 38.6km, Great

Barrier Island 10 Wairarapa Country Marathon, Half Marathon & 10km, Masterton 10 Volcanoes Challenge, Onehunga 13 The Rat Race 5km, Milford 16 Subway Dun Run, 25km, Nelson 20 The Rat Race 5km, Milford 23 Lodge to Lodge Half Marathon & 10km, Mount Lyford, North Canterbury 27 The Rat Race 5km, Milford 30 Stirling Sports Waimea Half Marathon, Richmond 31 Adidas Auckland Marathon & Half Marathon, 10.5km & 5km, Auckland

NOVEMBER 2010 3 The Rat Race 5km, Milford 6 56th Feilding Marathon, Feilding 10 The Rat Race 5km, Milford 13 Te Araroa Walk New Zealand in a Day 17 The Rat Race 5km, Milford 20 Kerikeri Half Marathon, Kerikeri 24 The Rat Race 5km, Milford 28 West Coaster, Auckland

DECEMBER 2010 1 The Rat Race 5km, Milford 8 The Rat Race 5km, Milford 11 3 Bridges Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Wanganui 15 The Rat Race 5km, Milford

JANUARY 2011 15 Fullers Wharf to Wharf Fun Run/Walk, 25km, 13km, 12km & 7km, Waiheke Island

FEBRUARY 2011 4-13 NZ Masters Games, Wanganui 5 The Great Cranleigh Kauri Run, 32km & 13km, Coroimandel

MARCH 2011

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19-20 IWL International Two Day Walk, 30km, 20km & 10km, Rotorua FEBRUARY 2012 4-12 NZ Masters Games, Dunedin

OVERSEAS EVENTS APRIL 2010 2 Aalborg Brutal Marathon, Aalborg, Denmark 2 Marathon des Sables, Quarazazate, Morocco 3 Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon (56km), Cape Town, South Africa 7 North Pole Marathon, North Pole Camp, Russian Federation 9 Dead Sea Marathon, Dead Sea, Jordan 10 Canberra Marathon, Canberra, Act, Australia 11 Paris International Marathon, Paris, France 11 Blackpool Marathon, Blackpool, England 11 International Zurich Marathon, Zurick, Switzerland 11 Marathon de Cheverny, Cheverny, France 11 Fortis Rotterdam Marathon, Rotterdam, Netherlands 11 10th Madrid Half Marathon, Madrd, Spain www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

Coming events 11 Taunton Marathon, Taunton, United Kingdom 11 Milano City Marathon, Milano, Italy 11 Whidbey Island Marathon & Half Marathon, Whidbey Island, WA, USA 11 22nd annual Geelong Half Marathon, Gleelong, Vic, Australia 11 Ronhill Connemara Marathon, Connemara, Ireland 11 Canberra Marathon & 50km, Canberra, ACT, Australia 18 Southern Charity Challenge Half Marathon,Goolwa, SA, Australia 18 Semi-Marathon International de Rabat, Morocco 18 Bungay Black Dog Marathon, Bungay, United Kingdom 18 Marathon Deutesch Weinstrasse, Bockenheim, Germany 18 Marathon du Lac D’Annecy. Annecy, France 18 Naples Marathon, Naples, Italy 18 Turin Marathon, Turin, Italy 18 Vienna City Marathon, Vienna, Austria 18 Werdauer Wald Marathon, Werdau, Germany 19 114th B.A.A. Boston Marathon, Boston, USA 21 Eaglehawk Half Marathon, Eaglehawk, Vic, Australia 23-25 IWL Three Day Walk, 21km, 42km & 52km, Vancouver, USA 25 Big Sur Marathon, 10.6km & 5km, Big Sur, CA, USA 25 Virgin London Marathon, London, England 25 Rhein Energie Bonner Stadt Marathon, Bonn, Germany 25 31st BT Halv Marathon, Lyngby, Denmark 25 Leipzig Marathon, Leipzig, Germany 25 Madrid Marathon, Madrid, Spain 25 Mobel Kraft Marathon Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany 25 Oberelbe Marathon, King Stone, Germany 25 Saint Anthony Marathon, Padua, Italy 30 Eugene Marathon, Half Marathon & 5km, Eugene, OR, USA

MAY 2010 1-2 IWL Two Day Walk, 6km, 12km, 24km & 42km, Blankenberge, Belgium 1-8 Caithness and Sutherland Walking Festival, United Kingdom 2 Hamilton Island Hilly Half Marathon, Hamilton Island, Qld, Australia 2 Bathhurst Half Marathon, Bathurst, NSW, Australia 2 Vancouver International Marathon & Half Marathon, Vancouver, BC, Canada 7-9 Kyusha International 3 Day Walk, Yatsushiro City, Japan 7-13 Newton Stewart Walking Festival, Dummmmmfries and Galloway, Ireland

8 Hippie Chick Half Marathon, & Quarter Marathon, Portland, OR, USA 8-9 IWL Waendel Weekend, 15km, 25km & 42km, Wellingborough, England 13-16 IWL Four Day Walk, Chantonnay, France 15-16 IML Two Day Walk, Bern-Belp, Switzerland 15-16 IML Two Day Walk, Dalian, China

15-16 Great Ocean Road International Marathon, Lorne, Vic, Australia 15-16 The North Face Ultra Marathon, Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia 15 The Great Wall Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, China 16 Perth Marathon, Perth, WA, Australia 16 Great Ocean Road Half Marathon, Kennett River, Vic, Australia

MOONSHINE 2010 Half Marathon & 10km Walk and Run

Sunday 11 April Trentham Memorial Park, Barton Road, Upper Hutt 10km walk & run: A flat, off-road course through park, bush and along the Hutt River trail, starting and finishing at Trentham Memorial Park. Suitable for walkers and runners of all ages and fitness levels. Half Marathon trail walk & run: A very scenic off-road trail with long, flat stretches along the Hutt River Trail at the beginning and end. In the middle, a 5km hill section over Cannon Point Walkway provides spectacular views of the Hutt Valley and native bush. The hill section is steep and challenging. It is most suited to experienced, long distance competitors with a high level of fitness. Entry forms via http://www.trenthamunited.co.nz Enquiries: suz-vdjagt@hotmail.com Trentham United Harriers & Walkers Club, PO Box 40 357 Upper Hutt

16th Annual Woodville Lions Club

Manawatu Gorge Track & Tunnel Walk A Sunday in April/May 2010 See COMING EVENTS page on Walking New Zealand website after March 31 to find exact date of event. Website: www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

Start times: 9.15am, 10.00am, 10.45am at Ashhurst Domain SH3, Ashhurst Approximately 8kms 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 hours walking time

Essential: Moderate fitness • Sturdy footwear (preferably boots) • Wet weather clothing and a strong TORCH.

No gate sales. Minimium age 10 years

Funds raised go to Cancer Care and local charities

Strickly limited tickets (This popular event has sold out every year)

Tickets available from the following I-Sites:Tararua (Woodville), Dannevirke, Pahiatua, Hastings, Masterton, Palmerston North, Feilding, Levin and Paraparaumu

For further information: Tararua I-Site Phone 06-376-1023 email info@tararua.com, or Clive Boyden phone 06-376-4554 Walking New Zealand, issue no 148 - 2010

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Coming Events 16 Bunberry Runners Club Half Marathon, Bunbury, WA, Australia 16 Canberra Half Marathon, Canberra, Act, Australia 16 Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon, Sydney, NSW, Australia 22 Mount Beauty Half Marathon, Mount Beauty, Vic, Australia 22-23 Warwick Pentath Run, SE Queensland, Australia 23 Barossa Half Marathon, Tanunda, SA, Australia 25 Edinburgh Marathon & Scotland 10km, Edinburgh, Scotland 29 Everest Marathon, Nepal 29 Adidas Sundown Marathon 2010, Singapore 29-30 IWL Two Day Walk, 20km & 40km, Diekirch, Luxembourg 30 Comrades Marathon, (90km), South Africa 30 Plymouth Half Marathon, Plymouth, England 30 29th Deep River Rock Belfast City Marathon, Belfast, Ireland

JUNE 2010 5 The Big Five Adventure Marathon, Africa

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5 Stockholm Marathon, Stockholm, Sweden 6 Mackay Half Marathon, Mackay, Qld, Australia 6 43rd Traralgon Marathon, Half Marathon & Quarter Marathon, Gippsland, Vic, Australia 6 Elleker Half Marathon, Elleker, WA, Australia 6 Queensland Half Marathon, Doomben, Qld, Australia 12 Traralgon Half Marathon, Traralgon, Vic, Australia 20 Dili ‘City of Peace’ Marathon, Half Marathon & 10km, Dili, East Timor 20 Marathon de I’lle de Maurice, Mauritius 25-27 Mourne International Walking Festival, Warrenpoint, County Down, Northern Ireland 26 Rock’n’Roll Seattle Marathon & Half Marathon, Seattle, WA, USA 26-27 IWL Two Day Walk, 20km, 30km, 40km & 45km, Viborg, Denmark

31 Australian Outback Marathon, Ayers Rock, NT, Australia 31 Bush Capital Bush Marathon & Ultra, Canberra, Act, Australia

JULY 2010

SEPTEMBER 2010

1-4 IWL Four Day Walk, Castlebar, Ireland 4 Gold Coast Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km and 4km, Gold Coast Qld, Australia 18 Lawler Partners Winery Marathon, Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia 20-23 IWL Four Day Walk, Nijmegan, Netherlands 25 Park to Park Half Marathon, Qld, Australia 25 Westlink M7 Cities Marathon, Blacktown, NSW, Australia

5 Ross Marathon, Ross, Tas, Australia 5 25th Nike Budapest International Half Marathon, Budapest, Hungrary 10-12 Wee Binnian Walking Festival, County Down, Northern Ireland

AUGUST 2010 6-8 IWL Three Day Walks, 10km 21km & 42km, Vaasa, Finland 8 McDonald’s Townville Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Towsville, Qld, Australia 14 Asics Adelaide Marathon, Adelaide, SA Australia 15 Alice Springs Marathon, Alice Springs, NT, Australia 22 Mudgee Marathon Weekend, Mudgee, NSW, Australia 28-29 IWL Two Day Walk, 20km, 25km & 35km, Verdal, Norway 29 Shepparton Maraton, Shepparton, Vic, Australia Brisbane Marathon Festival, Brisbane, Qld, Australia

Sunday 18 April 2010 Lions Club Dunedin South

Taieri Gorge Rail Walk A unique opportunity Spectacular Scenery

SUNDAY 2nd MAY 2010 Approximately 9km, and up to 2 hours walking time; Walk includes three tunnels five bridges /viaducts. Leave by train from Dunedin railway station 9am Walk from Flat Stream to Machine Stream. Return to Dunedin by train arriving at Station at 3.00pm Buffet Car operating BBQ available Essential: moderate fitness; substantial footwear; all weather clothing; a good torch; water and snacks

Hastings Half Marathon 10km fun run/walk 7.30am - Half Marathon walkers 8.30am - Half Marathon runners

FARE only $59.00 PER PERSON Recommended as not suitable for children but if children do attend they must be closely supervised by an accompanying adult

TICKETS available at Dunedin Railway Station Any enquiries to 03 453 1212 Project proceeds towards equipment for Presbyterian Support Grow www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

9.00am - 10km walkers and runners Closing Date All entries must be postmarked before 4 April 2010 (Late Admin Fee payable with Half Marathon entries received after this date)

Major Spot Prize $1000 Travel Voucher www.runwalkhb.org.nz The Hastings Half Marathon is organised by 5XQ :DON +DZNH¶V %D\ ANZ Sanctioned Event #HBG01/10

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Coming events 11-12 IWL Two Day Walk, 24km & 17km, Arenzano, Italy 12 Robin Hood Maratrhon, Nottinghamshire England 17-19 IWL Three Day Walk, 10km, 20km & 42km, Seefeld, Austria 19 Sydney Marathon, Sydney, NSW, Australia 25-26 IWL Two Day Walk, 20km 30km, 42km, & 50km, Brno, Czech Republic 26 37th Real Berlin Marathon, Berlin, Germany 26 Paris- Versailles, 16km, Paris, France

21-22 IML Two Day Walk, Bern-Belp, Switzerland

OCTOBER 2010

19-22 IWL Four Day Walk, Nijmegan, Netherlands

2-3 IWL Two Day Walk, 25km & 42km, Fulda, Germany 3 29th Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon, Minneapolis, USA 10 St George Melbourne Marathon, Melbourne, Vic, Australia 10 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Chicago, USA 16 Toowoomba Road Runners Marathon, Toowoomba, Qld, Australia 16-17 IML Two Day Walk, Barcelona, Spain 17 Amsterdam Marathon, Amersterdam, The Netherlands 23 The Polar Circle Marathon, Denmark 23-24 IML Two Day Walk, Arlington, USA 24 Rottnest Marathon, Rottnest Island, WA, Australia 30-31 IWL Two Day Walk, 20km, Won-Ju, Korea 31 Athens Marathon, Athens, Greece 31 Portland 3-Bays Marathon, Portland, Vic, Australia 31 Kaohiung International Marathon, Taipei, Taiwan

NOVEMBER 2010 5-7 IWL Three Day Walk, 20km, 30km, 50km Higashimatsu-yama, Japan 7 ING New York Marathon New York, NY, USA 7 Marysvile Marathon Festival, Marysville, Vic, Australia 13-14 IWL Two Day Walk, 20km, Taipei, Taiwan

DECEMBER 2010 5 Standard Charters Singapore Marathon, Singapore 12 Honolulu Marathon, Honolulu, Hawii, USA 26 Mt Kosciusko Marathon, Charlotte Pass Village, NSW, Australia

JANUARY 2011 Tainan Ancient Capital Marathon, Taipei, Taiwan

FEBRUARY 2011 27 Kaohiung International Marathon, Taipei, Taiwan

APRIL 2011 8-9 IML Two Day Walk, Gilboa, Israel

JUNE 2011 2-5 IWL Four Day Walk, Chantonnay, France 18-19 IWL Two Day Walk, 20km & 40km, Diekirch, Luxembourg 25-26 IWL Two Day Walk, 20km, 30km, 40km & 45km, Viborg, Denmark 28 1 July IWL Four Day Walk, Castlebar, Ireland

JULY 2011 AUGUST 2011 12-14 IWL Three Day Walks, 10km 21km & 42km, Vaasa, Finland 27-28 IWL Two Day Walk, 20km, 25km & 35km, Verdal, Norway

SEPTEMBER 2011 10-11 IWL Two Day Walk, 24km & 17km, Arenzano, Italy 16-18 IWL Three Day Walk, 10km, 20km & 42km, Seefeld, Austria 24-25 IWL Two Day Walk, 20km 30km, 42km, & 50km, Brno, Czech Republic

OCTOBER 2011 1-2 IWL Two Day Walk, 25km & 42km, Fulda, Germany 15-16 IML Two Day Walk, Barcelona, Spain 22-23 IML Two Day Walk, Arlington, USA 29-30 IWL Two Day Walk, 20km, Won-Ju, Korea

Nordic contacts Contact details for three groups in New Zealand promoting Nordic Walking: International Nordic Walking Assn (INWA) June Stevenson Phone 09-416-3917 0274-383-923 Email june.stevenson@xtra.co.nz Web www.nordicwalking.net.nz Nordic Walking New Zealand (NoWaNZ) Waipu Northland, Phone 0800-669-269 Email contact@NordicWalkingNz.co.nz Web www.nordicwalkinNZ.co.nz Nordic Academy New Zealand P O Box 6749 Marion Square Wellington, Phone 04-389-3655 Email sandro@nordicacademy.co.nz Web www.nordicacademy.co.nz

NOVEMBER 2011 4-6 IWL Three Day Walk, 20km, 30km, 50km Higashimatsu-yama, Japan 12-13 IWL Two Day Walk, 20km, Taipei, Taiwan

NOWANZ.CO.NZ Nordic Walking events

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MAY 2011 7-8 IWL Two Day Walk, 6km, 12km, 24km & 42km, Blankenberge, Belgium 14-15 IWL Waendel Weekend, 15km, 25km & 42km, Wellingborough, England 13-15 IML Two Day Walk, Dalian, China

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Small Group Adventures for active Kiwis GREEK ISLANDS: walking on Samos, Naxos & Santorini May & Sept 2010 AUSTRALIA: Victoria walks Jan/Feb/March 2010 ITALY: Tuscany & Umbria walks May/June/Sept 2010 For detailed itineraries contact

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NORTH ISLAND NORTHLAND KAITAIA FAR NORTH TRAVEL CLUB: Maurice Lowell, 09-408-0732 after 3pm.

BAY OF ISLANDS BAY OF ISLANDS RUNNERS & WALKERS: Saturday (AM), Bert Vanasche 09-404-0147, or Gea Hadderingh 09- 405-7773

DARGARVILLE DARGARVILLE WALKING GROUP: Thursday (PM), Joan Burnett, 09-437-8708

WHANGAREI KIWI SENIORS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Lee Taylor 09430-3470 CARDIAC CARE WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM or PM), Jo or Hugh Knight 09-438-7976 KIWI SENIORS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Kensington Reception, 09-437-4404 GREEN PRESCRIPTION WALKING GROUPS: 0800-228-483 HARRIERS WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Wednesday (PM), Thursday (AM), Val Babe 09-437-1657 HIKURANGI WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (PM) KAMO 60’s UP: Monday, Thursday (AM), Yvonne 09-435-1101 KENSINGTON WALKING GROUP: Tuesday Thursday (PM), Sport Northland 09-437-4404 TIKIPUNGA WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Barbara Derrick 09435-0746 WAIPU WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM) WHANGAREI ATHLETICS CLUB WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (PM) (BIA), Tuesday Thursday (AM), Beth McLeod 09-437-7763, Saturday (PM) Morris or Shirley Gray 09-436-1524 WHANGAREI TRAMPING CLUB: Sue Guyatt 09-436-1441

AUCKLAND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES CLUB: midweek, weekends (BIA), walks, tramps, Jan Thompson 09-634-4624,Val Todd 09-579-8250 AUCKLAND NATURAL HISTORY CLUB: Every second Sunday, (AM), (IA),Praemi Pera 09-836-9161 ALPINE SPORTS CLUB: Sunday, Saturday, Marianne Rienhard 09575-2429 PRAM WALKING GROUP: Second Wednesday of month, Sport Auckland, Alissa Tosswill 09-623-7925

AUCKLAND CENTRAL AUCKLAND YMCA MARATHON CLUB, (Walkers Section), Sunday (AM), Bruce Mattson 09-570-4941 AUCKLAND CATHOLIC TRAMPING CLUB: Jenny Andrew 09-5705455 AUCKLAND WALKERS & JOGGERS CLUB: Tuesday, Thursday (PM), Sunday (AM), (BIA), Bev Horton 09-625-5329 AUCKLAND PRESBYTERIAN HARRIER & WALKING CLUB: Ray Vickers 09-576-6906 AUCKLAND BAPTIST TRAMPING CLUB: Sunday Monthly (PM), (BIA), John McCarthy 09-630-4073 AUCKLAND PRESBYTERIAN HARRIER CLUB: John Yolland 09-5769807 AUCKLAND RACE WALKERS ASSN: Sunday (AM), www.racewalkingauckland.org AUCKLAND TRAMPING CLUB: Doug Astley 09-620-4923 AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY TRAMPING CLUB: Michelle Lee 09-3581296 BLOCKHOUSE BAY COMMUNITY CENTRE: Norma Pegg, 09-6262300 ELLERSLIE Y’S WALKING CLUB: Doug MacKay 09-274-7083 EAST AND BAYS RUNNERS & WALKERS: Glendowie, Saturday, Denise 09-570-9683 EPSOM Y’s COMMUNITY CENTRE WALKERS: Tuesday/Thursday (AM), Jan Dwyer 09-636-6294, Sunday (AM), M Armstrong 09639-1378 LYNFIELD Y’S WALKING CLUB: Marlene 09-827-2737 MT ALBERT Y’s WALKING GROUP: Tuesday Friday, (AM), 09-8460788 MT ROSKILL COMMUNITY HOUSE: Theresa McDonald, 09-6243281 OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES CLUB AUCKLAND: Jan Thompson 09-6344624 WALKING CLUB: Graeme Easte, 09-376-5901 LES MILLS GYM: Seven days, (AM) (PM), (BIA), Powerwalking, Dave Buchan, 09-379-9590 STEP OUT WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), 09-379-2095 x 9704

WEST AUCKLAND BLUE TOP WALKERS: Henderson, Tuesday, Thursday (AM), Terry Wilson 09-814-9523 or 021-266-1071 LYNNMALL CITY MALL WALKING: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), (BIA), 09-826-2333 NEW LYNN WALK GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Margaret 09-8176847

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TITIRANGI TWILIGHT STROLLERS: Tuesday, Thursday (PM), Miranda 09-817-9677 WEST END WALKERS: Westmere, Monday, Thursday, Friday, (AM), (BI), Bonnie Stratton, 09-378-7566 FIA OLA WOMEN’S DEVELOPMEMT WALK GROUP: Monday to Saturday, Anne, 09-813-0021 FOOTSTEPS: Saturday (AM), John 09-410-2995 FRIENDS OF THE COMMUNITY HOUSE WALK GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Mary 09-817-6848 GLEN EDEN WALKERS: Oratia Bowling Club, Tuesday (AM), Ethel Denscombe 09-818-3561 GLEN EDEN ATHLETIC CLUB WALKERS: Glen Eden, Neil Turner 09817-6230 GREEN BAY MUMS BUSH WALKERS: Every second Monday, Anne 09-827-7810 or 09-817-5867 GREEN BAY COMMUNITY HOUSE WALKERS: Tuesday (AM), Thursday (AM), Elaine 09-827-3300 HENDERSON SENIORS WALKING GROUP: Henderson, Friday (AM), Alene Couchman 09-818-2580 KELSTON MORNING WALKERS: Kelston C.C. Tues (AM), Joy Martin 09-838-6553 KELSTON TWILIGHT WALKERS: Kelston, Tuesday (PM), Joy Martin 09-818-6084 KUMEU WALK GROUP: Kumeu, Friday (AM), Beryl Pook 09-4128914 LYNFIELD Y’s WALKING CLUB: Mt Roskill, Sunday (AM), Marlene 09-827-2737 LYNNDALE AMATEUR ATHLETIC & HARRIER CLUB: Mic Baker 09626-3232 NEW LYNN ACTIVE 35+ WALKING GROUP: New Lynn, Wednesday, Lorraine, 09-827-8663 MASSEY ATHLETIC CLUB: Nyree Sherman 09-832-6922 MASSEY JOGGERS & WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Kerry Watt 09838-6665 RANUI MORNING WALK GROUP: Monday to Friday (AM), Judith 09-832-5692 RANUI TWILIGHT WALK GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Glenys 09832-4069 RIVERHEAD WALK GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Dane Brown 09412-9952 SUMMERLAND WALKERS: Henderson, Max Eyes 09-837-4787 TE ATAU PENINSULA WALKERS: Monday, Friday (AM), Wednesday (PM), Lorna Trass 09-834-5366 TE ATATU JOGGERS & WALKERS CLUB: Te Atatu Peninsula, Sunday (AM), Malcolm 09-834-4101 or Diane or Graham 09-834-4423 TE ATATU SOUTH ACTIVE 35+ WALKING GROUP: Te Atatu South, Wednesday, Edna, 09-834-1401 TITIRANGI WALKERS & JOGGERS: Sundays (AM), John Harris 09817-7212 WEST HARBOUR ACTIVE 35+WALKING GROUP: West Harbour, Friday, Lorna, 09-416-7871 Y’s WALKING HENDERSON: Tuesdays, Thursday, Sarah, 09-8368031 Y’s Walkers, Mt Roskill, Sunday (AM), Dan Gofin 09-627-9993 WAIATARUA WALKERS:Oratia, Saturday (AM), 09-814-9945 WANDERWOMEN ADVENTURES: 09-360-7330 WALKING WAITAKERE WEDNESDAY WALKS: Wednesday, (AM), May to October, Kay Lindley 09-837-8820 WOMENS OUTDOOR PURSUITS INC: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, Harriet Ambler 09-486-6284 WEST AUCKLAND DISTRICT TRAMPING CLUB: Jill 09-626-4325

NORTH SHORE 10,000 STEPS HARBOUR CLUB: Harbour Sport 09-415-4610 60’s UP TORBAY/BROWNS BAY: Wed (AM), Heather Jean Adams 09-478-2462 NORTH SHORE TRAMPING CLUB: Barbara Lobel 09-473-6938 BIRKENHEAD PROBUS CLUB: Albany, Tuesday (AM), Tracy Watson 09-414-5351 BROWNS BAY/TORBAY 60’s UP MOVEMENT: Wednesday (AM), Roy Urlic 09-473-8777 CALLIOPE ATHLETICS WALKERS & HARRIERS: Northcote, Wednesday (PM), Gail Mouldey 09-418-3457 DEVONPORT WALKERS: Bayswater, Tuesday Thursday Sunday (AM), Pat & Jim McKay 09-445-2743 DEVONPORT FRIDAY WALKING GROUP: Devonport, Friday (AM), Naomi Gardyne 09-445-4303 EAST COAST BAYS WALKERS: Torbay, Tuesday, Friday (AM), Shelley Sharp 09-473-9021 GREENHITHE WALKING GROUP: Greenhithe, Tuesday (AM), Marjorie Andrew 09-413-9065 HIGHBURY COMMUNITY HOUSE: Highbury, Thursday, Friday (AM), Judy Mayn 09-480-5279 MAIRANGI WALKING NETWORK: Mairangi Bay, Everyday (AM), Jack Rendle 09-478-9115 MEADOWOOD WALKING & TALKERS: Albany, Tuesday (AM), Carol Buckner 09-479-7804 MILFORD MALL WALKERS: Greenhithe, Tuesday, Thursday, (AM), Carol Mosedale 09-443-2054 MILFORD MENS PROBUS: Ian Hall 09-479-4259 NORTH SHORE DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP: Every second Sunday (AM), Jan 09-483-5645 NORTH SHORE TRAMPING CLUB: Barbara Lobel 09-473-6938

NORTHCOTE WALKING GROUP: Northcote, every second Tuesday (AM), Peter Cox 09-480-5622 TORBAY WALKERS: Torbay, Wednesday (AM), Jill Devonshire 09473-1931 WALKERS & TALKERS: Campbells Bay, Wednesday (AM), Brenda Gray 09-410-4019, Dorothy Ensor 09-478-6702 WOMENS OUTDOOR PURSUITS INC: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, Harriet Ambler 09-486-6284 Y’s WALKING SUNDAY GROUP: Northcote, Sunday (AM), Malcolm Curtis 09-444-3823

RODNEY 10,000 STEPS HARBOUR CLUB: Harbour Sport 09-415-4610 ARIKI WALKERS: Snells Beach, Mondays (AM), Edna Prbert 09425-5928 HEALTH IN ACTION: (BIA), Susie George 09-426-1269 HELENSVILLE WALKERS: Helensville, Tuesday (AM), Malcolm Keane 09-420-8739 HIBISCUS COAST Y’S WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Wednesday (AM,PM), Kevin Tiller, 09-426-6461 LEISURE WALKERS: Whangaparaoa, Thursday (AM), Ann Mahon/ Margaret Gilbert 09-424-0765 MONDAY NIGHTA, Orewa, Monday (PM), Laraine Chase 09-4279321 SCOTTS LANDING WALKING GROUP: RD2, Warkworth, Sunday (AM), Angela McIntyre 09-425-5854 SNELLS BEACH WALKING GROUP: Warkworth, Wednesay (AM), Jenny Burton 09-425-5583 WELLSFORD ROAD RUNNERS & JOGGERS: Second Sunday (AM), Thursday (AM), Robert Scott 09-425-8089 or Heather Rankin 09431-4692 WOMENS OUTDOOR PURSUITS INC: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, Harriet Ambler 09-486-6284

WAIHEKE ISLAND WAIHEKE ISLAND WALKING GROUP: Saturday (PM), Shaona Maddle, 09-372-6645

COUNTIES/MANUKAU PUKEKOHE JOGGERS & WALKING GROUP: Monday, Friday, Sunday (AM), 09-238-9820 WAIUKU WALKING GROUP: Information Centre, Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), ONEWHERO KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUP: Merlene, Walker, 09232-8844 PAPATOETOE Y’S WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), Derek McKeen, 09-266-2304 PAKURANGA ATHLETIC CLUB: Tuesday, Thursday 9am (BIA), Linda Mitchell, 09-273-9531 PAKURANGA KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday (AM), 09-576-9739 MANUKAU TRAMPING CLUB: Judith Walker, 09-296-6977 MANUREWA Y’S WALKERS: Recreation Centre, MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY (AM), 09-267-4646 MANUREWA Y’S WALKING GROUP: Clendon Recreation Centre, Tuesday, Thursday (AM), 09-266-1100 MANUREWA COSMOPOLITAN CLUB WALKERS: Sunday (AM) HOWICK UXBRIDGE WALKERS: Monday, Thursday (AM), 09-5356467 HOWICK Y’S WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), 09-534-5153 PUKEKOHE TRAMPING CLUB: David Lawrie 09-238-8407 TOI TOI TREKKERS TRAMPING CLUB: Colin Johnstone 09-535-6231

WAIKATO HAMILTON FRANKTON ATHLETIC & HARRIER CLUB: Wednesday, Saturday, (PM), (BIA), Heather Purdie-Raill, 07-847-5639 NAWTON WALKING GROUP: Rene Smyth, 07846-3245 CENTRAL LAKE WALKING GROUP: Monday, WEdnesday Friday (AM), Nella Barron 07-846-3103 CHARTWELL WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Carrie Haak 07-8554281 DINSDALE WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Val Russell 07-847-6539 ENDERLEY WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Leonie Smith 07-8552224 HAMILTON EAST WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Irene Millar 07-855-6848 HILLCREST WALKING GROUP: Monday Wednesday Friday (AM), Nell Bradburn 07-856-3787 MEMORIAL PARK WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Maureen Doms 07-855-2497 NAWTON WALKING GROUP: Monday Tuesday (AM), Roslynn Billman 07-847-4873 SILVERDALE WALKING GROUP: Sister Anne Marie Jones 07-8568980 CLAUDELAND WALKING GROUP: Friday (AM), Irene Millar 07-8556848 FLAGSTAFF WALKING GROUP: Monday Wednesday Friday (AM), Gillian Bartram 07-854-0069 WESTFIELD MALL WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM) Westfield Mall Chartwell HAMILTON MARATHON CLINIC:Tuesday (PM), Sunday (AM), Sharon 07-854-9214 TOD SQUAD: Friday (AM), Julie 07-829-4579 Y’s WALKERS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM) MONDAY BUSHTRAMPERS: Monday, Marian 07-828-9029 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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BREAKAWAYS BUSH WALKING & TRAMPING CLUB: Diana Ammann 07-823-6147 WAIKATO TRAMPING CLUB: www.wtc.org.nz or Stu Kneebone 07827-3097

CAMBRIDGE CAMBRIDGE WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday (AM), Sharon Woodings, 07-827-6033 LEAMINGTON WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Sharon Woodings, 07-827-6033

KAIHERE/PATETONGA KAIHERE/PATETONGA WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (PM), Julie Stephenson 07-867-7011

MATAMATA MATAMATA WALKERS: Tuesday, Friday (AM), Ruth Stanley 07880-9088 AFTERWORK WALKERS: Monday, Wednesday (PM), Janis Jeffers, 07-889-7032 MATAMATA TRAMPING & WALKING GROUP: F Smeed 07-8831222

MORRINSVILLE MORRINSVILLE WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Ruth Stanley 07880-9088

OTOROHANGA OTOROHANGA WALKING GROUP: Friday (AM)

PAEROA PAEROA WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday (AM), Julie Stephenson 07-867-7011 PAEROA LUNCH WALKERS: Monday Wednesday Friday, Julie Stephenson 07-867-7011

PUTARURU PUTARURU WALKING GROUP:(BIA) Hazel Murphy, 07-883-7927

PIOPIO SILVERADOS EXERCISE GROUP: Wednesday (PM), June O’Donoghue, 07-877-8492 PIOPIO CROSS COUNTRY WALKERS: Mon (AM), (BIA), Maurice Kearns, 07-877-8836

TAIRUA TAIRUA WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday, Mike Lord, 07-8686025

THAMES THAMES WALKING GROUP: Monday, Friday (AM), Mike Lord, 07868-6025

TAUPO TAUPO HARRIER CLUB WALKING SECTION: Saturday (PM), Wednesday (AM), Bernie Rolls 07-378-9229 TAUPO TRAMPING CLUB: Wednesday (AM), Thursday (AM), Weekends (AM or PM), Isabel Hutcheon 07-376-9319 MONDAY WALKERS: Monday (AM), (BIA), Betty Stockman 07378-4992 WAIORA WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, Friday (AM), Kaye Beatson 07-378-6957 WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (PM), (I), 06-378-9229

TE AROHA TE AROHA WALKERS: Thursday (AM), Ruth Stanley 07-880-9088 TE AROHA TRAMPING CLUB: Every second Sunday, Judy Forsman 07-884-8841 TE AROHA TREKKERS: Wednesday (AM), Pat Skelly 07-8844278

TE AWAMUTU TE AWAMUTU WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), Jan Jefferies 07-889-7032 TE AWAMUTU MARATHON CLINIC: Wednesday (PM), Sunday (AM), (BIA), Pip Annan 07-871-2980

TE KUITI WAITOMO WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), (BIA), Ruth Early, 07-878-6870 TWILIGHT WALKING GROUP: Monday, (PM), (BIA), Dede Downs, 07-878-7867

TOKOROA TOKOROA ALPINE CLUB:Midweek, Christine 07-886-7294

BAY OF PLENTY COROMANDEL COROMANDEL TOWN WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday (AM) 07-8667101or 07-866-8560

LAKE CITY ATHLETIC CLUB WALKERS GROUP: Tueday, Thursday (PM), Sunday (AM), Ted Sheppard 07-348-1205 or Sarah Wiwarena 07-348-7874 GREEN PRESCRIPTION WALKING GROUP: Tueday (AM), (B), Lisa Mansell 07-348-4156 HEART SUPPORT WALK GROUP: Tueday (AM), Wally Walford 07347-6173 MOKOIA COMMUNITY CENTRE WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (B), Lisa Mansell 07-348-4156 SPRINGFIELD STROLLERS: Wednesday (AM), (BIA), Glenys Searancke 07-348-4243 ROTORUA TRAMPING & SKI CLUB: Sundays (AM), Trevor Cochrane 07-345-6362 ST BARNABAS WALKING GROUP: Friday (AM), (BIA), Joy Gordon 07-357-5744 THE THURSDAY STROLLERS: Thursday (AM), (B), Myrtle Raxworthy 07-346-3772 WALKING WITH JOY: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Joy Gordon 07-3575744

TAURANGA/MT MAUNGANUI AGE CONCERN: Tauranga, Wednesday (AM), 07-578-2631 CITY ON ITS FEET: Days and areas, (BIA), Sandy or Sarah 07-5789610 STEPPING OUT JOGGING CLUB: Monday, Wednesday, (AM), (IA), 07-544-0316 FOREST & BIRD SOCIETY: Secretary, tauranga. branch @forestandbird.org.nz, Tauranga HEALTHY HEART CLUB: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), (B), YMCA, 07-578-5891 Y’s WALKERS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), YMCA, 07-5785891 MOUNT JOGGERS & WALKERS: Tuesday, Friday, Sunday, (AM), Gaye Westwood 07-574-1075 ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION: MONDAY (AM) 07-576-2469 KATIKATI WALKERS: Barbara Thomas, 07-549-0829 NORDIC WALKING AT THE MOUNT: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, Steffi 07-574-7527 NORDIC WALKING IN TAURANGA: Monday, Wednesday, Mary 07577-0711 MT MAUNGANUI RSA WALKING CLUB: Tuesday, Thursday, Sundays (AM), (BIA), Kieran Jensen 07-572-0626 50 FORWARD WALKING GROUPS: Sport Bay of Plenty 07-5780016 TAURANGA MID-WEEK TRAMPING GROUP: Derek 07-572-2512 TAURANGA ROAD RUNNERS: Sunday (AM), Nick 07-578-5802 TAURANGA RAMBLERS: Malcolm 07-544-2369 or Rod Taylor 07576-4207 TAURANGA TRAMPERS NETWORK: Natalie Bird 07-576-0016 TAURANGA TRAMPING CLUB: 07-578-6559 PAK N BOOTS: Moya Hewson 07-575-7064

TE PUKE

ROTORUA CROSS COUNTRY WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday, (AM), (A), 07 347-8945 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

TARADALE/GREEN MEADOWS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), (IA), Beverly Gillies 06-843-6805 TARADALE/SPORT HAWKES BAY WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Nga Gifford-Kara 06-845-9333

TARANAKI INDEPENDENT WALKERS TARANAKI: Saturday (PM). North: Ray/ Mary 06-756-7798. Central: Wallace/Nancye 06-762-2861. South: Alan/Jean 06-278-6846

NEW PLYMOUTH CARRINGTON WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Catherine McKee 06-753-3254 WESTOWN DIABETES WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Peter Brookes 06-753-4646 TIME FOR ME WALKS FOR WOMEN: Friday (AM), (I), Glenice 06758-3974 FRONT RUNNER GROUP: Monday (PM), (BIA), Kelvin & Michelle Giddy FITZROY WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), (IA), Elizabeth 06-757-9291 WESTOWN WALKING GROUP FOR WOMEN: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), (IA), Karen 06-751-1361 WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Karen 06-751-1361 WALKERS IN THE PARK: Monday, (AM), (B), Dawn 06-758-6429 or Dorothy Humphries 06-751-0431 SPOTSWOOD WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), (BI), Allie Fitzgibbon 06-751-2304 NEW PLYMOUTH JOGGERS CLUB: Sunday, (AM), Jan Dempsy, 06-758-8373 TARANAKI RACE WALKING CLUB: Trevor Suthon, 06-758-0776 EGMONT ATHLETICS: Karen Green, 06-758-1569

WAITARA WAITARA WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, (AM), (I), Cleo 06-7547311

INGLEWOOD INGLEWOOD WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), (I), Maureen 06756-7255

STRATFORD INGLEWOOD

WAIHI STRIDERS: Wednesday (AM), Julie Stephenson 07-8677011 WAIHI STROLLERS: Friday (AM), Julie Stephenson 07-867-7011

INGLEWOOD WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Maureen 06- 7567255

WHAKATANE

HAWERA WALKING GROUPO: Friday (AM), Nancy Riddick 06-2785784 PUSH PLAY WALKERS: Thursday (AM), Tuesday (PM), (BIA), Moira Koch, 0800-223-228

SUNSHINE WALKING GROUP: Whakatane, Tuesday (AM), (I), Graham Thomas, 07-307-9800 HARRIERS WALKERS WHAKATANE: Saturday, (PM), (I), Noel Jones, 07-308-7101

WHITIANGA WHITIANGA WALKING GROUP: Monday, Thursday (AM), Mike lord, 07-868-6025

WHANGAMATA WHANGAMATA WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Mike Lord, 07868-6025 WHANGAMATA ROAD RUNNERS & WALKERS: 07-865-6580 WHANGAMATA RAMBLERS: Ron Le Noel, 07-865-9475 WALK WHANGAMATA: Everyday (AM), from Surfclub WHANGA SENIOR WALKERS: Tuesday (AM), 07-865-7022

EAST COAST GISBORNE GISBORNE RUNNERS & WALKERS: Margaret Badger 06-868-4785

HAWKES BAY FLAXMERE WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), (BI), Maisy 06-879-7077 HASTINGS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), (I), Eddy 06-8763371 HASTINGS WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (PM), (BI), Templey 06-8730971 HAVELOCK NORTH WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), (BI), Jane 06-877-0017 HAVELOCK NORTH WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Jeanette 06-877-2114 HAVELOCK NORTH WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Lyn 06877-7886

BUSH WALKERS CLUB: J Hedley, 07-315-7807

TARADALE/GREEN MEADOWS

WAIHI

KATIKATI TRAMPING CLUB: fortnightly weekends (AM), John Roberts 07-549-0878

OPOTIKI

AHURIRI WALKING GROUP: Friday (AM), (I), Beverly Gillies 06843-6805 NAPIER WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), (I), Lyn 06-835-7704 NAPIER SOUTH WALKING GROUP: Friday (AM), (B), Maria Rogers 06-843-1225 RUN WALK HAWKES BAY: Russell Pattison, 06-844-4435 Ys WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday, Napier, Barry 06-844-3929 or Nola 06-843-7912

STRATFORD WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Ivan Coates 06-765-7212 or Wes Robinson 06-765-5242

HASTINGS

KAWERAU WALKERS: Kawerau, Thursday (AM), (B), Sport Bay of Plenty, 07-308-8304 HARRIERS WALKERS: Kawerau Thursday (PM), (A), Sport Bay of Plenty, 07-308-8304

NAPIER

TE PUKE WALKERS: Tuesday (AM), 07-578-0016

KATIKATI KAWERAU

BRIDGET ROBERTSHAWES STUDIO OF FITNESS: Saturday (AM), (BIA), Bridget, 06-877-5285 KIWI SENIORS: Eana Young 06-845-9333 x 708 RUN WALK HAWKES BAY: Lynda Anderson, 06-876-6268

HAWERA

ELTHAM KIWI SENIORS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), (BIA), Maria Erkes 06-764-8984

WANGANUI WANGANUI CASTLECLIFF WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Dorothea Dobbie 06344-4219 RONA & GLAD’S WALK GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Rona Wright 06344-5434 WANGANUI HARRIER CLUB: Wednesdays, Saturday (PM), Secretary, P O Box 702, Wanganui, Perry Newburn 06-343-6484 SPORT & RECREATION CLUB GOLD: Tuesday, Thursday, (AM), Robyn Rose 06-348-1440 WANGANUI MILLENNIUM WALKERS CLUB: Sunday (AM), Darol Pointon 06-345-3137

WAVERLEY SPORT & RECREATION CLUB GOLD: (AM), (BIA), Betty Morrison 06-346-5613

OHAKUNE SPORT & RECREATION CLUB GOLD: Mondays (AM), Kerry Young 06-385-4055

MARTON SPORT & RECEATION CLUB GOLD: Wednesday (AM), Deane James 06-327-7607

MANAWATU PALMERSTON NORTH HOKOWHITU KIWI WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), (I), Jack Cook 06-357-7458 or Dorne Jarvis 06-357-2444

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KELVIN GROVE WALKERS: Tuesday (PM), (I), Marjory Edmonds, 06-354-3342 MANAWATU STRIDERS: Tuesday, Thursday, (PM); Sunday (AM), Hockey Manawatu Pavillion, Manawaroa Street, (BIA), Alister Martin 06-353-7175 PALMERSTON NORTH JOGGERS & WALKERS: Esplanade,Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday (AM), (BI), Robyn McKey 06-354-9952. CLUB PED: Monday, Wednesday, (PM), (IA), Ongley Park; Saturday, (AM), Esplanade, (IA), David Young 06-356-7179 HEARTY STRIDERS: Thursday (PM), (BI), Esplanade, Adrienne Kennedy 06-350-8617 MASSEY WALKERS: Monday, Thursday, noon, Massey Recreation Centre, (BIA) Chin Diew Lai 06-350-5799 ext 2471 MANAWATU WALKWAYS PROMOTION SOCIETY’S MONTHLY WALKERS: Sunday (AM), (IA) Gillian Absolom 06-329-6898 FOREST & BIRD: monthly 2nd Saturday, (AM), Vivienne Nicholls 06-353-2305 METHODIST AGAPE FELLOWSHIP WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (B), Lorna Goodwin, 06-358-2860 U3A Exploring Walkways: Thursday (PM), (B), Lynley Watson 06356-4384 WALKY TALKIE TROOPERS: Tuesday, Thursday (PM), (I), Liz MacNeill 06-357-8216

FEILDING SENIOR WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), (BI), Gail Byrnes 06-323-5470

FOXTON FOXPEDS: Monday (PM), Foxton, Foxton Beach, (BIA), Dave Blackett, 06-363-5743, Michelle Duffy, 06-363-7987

LEVIN LEVIN HARRIER & WALKING CLUB: Saturday (PM), (BIA), Ivan Morgan 06-368-3622 WEDNESDAY LEISURE WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (BIA), Lila McCall, 06-367-9070 LEVIN JOGGERS & WALKERS CLUB: Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, (BIA), Anne-Marie Bainbridge 06-368-6608

WALKING FOR PLEASURE: 60’s Plus, Melling, Molly Shephers, 04567-5727 WOMENS WALKING GROUP: Wainuiomata, every second Wednesday (PM), 04-564-6019 HUTT VALLEY TRAMPING CLUB: Weekend (AM), Dennis Page 04569-6901 TAKE HEART WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), (BI), Keith Millar, 04526-7440 LEISURE WALKERS: seniors, Tuesday (AM), Jean, 04-565-1918 HUTT VALLEY MARATHON CLINIC: Trevor Knowles, 04-565-0294 WALK WAINUI: Monday (AM), (BIA), Shirley 04-564-6179 EASTBOURNE WALK GROUP: Lesley O’Neil, Eastbourne ALICETOWN WALKING GROUP: 04-589-2646 KIWI MASTERS WALKERS: Richard Davies 04-566-1335 OLDER ADULTS – LEISURE WALKING GROUP: Judy 04-528-4445

PORIRUA FRIDAY WALKERS: Margaret Hughes, 04-237-8660 TAWA LINDEN HIKERS: 04-232-8705 WEA RAMBLERS: Muriel Thompson, Tawa TAWA/LINDEN WALKERS: Maurice 04-232-4407 or Claire 04-2328764

UPPER HUTT TUESDAY TRIPPERS: Bill Thompson, 04-971-5123 FANTAIL HIKERS: Marg Eagles, Upper Hutt TRENTHAM UNITED HARRIER CLUB: Teresa Tito 04-565-0333 UPPER VALLEY TRAMPING CLUB: Sandy Wilton/Colin Hamlin, 04527-0107

KAPITI KAPITI CARDIAC CLUB: Tuesday, Thursday, Graham Priest 04-2937872 KAPITI WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Robin Leger 04-905-4680 or Muriel Hill 04-293-5121 KAPITI SUNDAY WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Frank Morris 04-2932567 or Ethel Symes 04-904-1485 KAPITI JOGGERS & WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Pam Childs 04-9021754 MONDAY WALKERS: Monday, Reg Goodsell 04-904-7558, or Steve Golledge 04-904-5904 SPORT KAPITI THURSDAY WALKERS: Thursday (AM), 04-296-9022

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MASTERTON

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WALKING GROUP RECREATIONAL: Edna Patrick, 06-377-4338 ATHLETICS VETERAN WAIRARAPA: J Earles, 06-377-3479 ORIENTEERING GROUP: 06-377-7961 or 379-5124 CARTERTON 40+ STRIDERS: Ada Lyster, 06-379-8746 RUAMAHANGA RAMBLERS: Winter Saturday, Summer Tuesday (PM), (BIA), Ray Wallis 06-377-0703

50 PLUS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Joan 03-578-1922 or Colin 03-572-9423 PICTON WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Claire 03-573-7991 SPORT MARLBOROUGH WALK GROUP: Thursday (AM), Sport Marlborough 03-577-8855

MARTINBOROUGH MARTINBOROUGH WALKING GROUP: Barbara Behrent 06-3069226

WELLINGTON WELLINGTON BROOKLYN WALKERS: Edith, 04-384-6799 BUGGY WALKING GROUP: First Thursday of month (AM), www.buggywalk.co.nz FOREST & BIRD: 04-567-7271 ORIENTAL BAY WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Christine Blakely 04-3836276 MT VICTORIA WALKING GROUP: Euan Harris 04-384-4770 WALK WAINUI: Monday (AM), (BIA), Shirley 04-564-6179 ISLAND BAY WALKING GROUP: Community Resource Centre, Island Bay, 04-383-7464 WALKING FOR LIFE: Lynne Waring, Miramar KARORI WALKING GROUP: Mavis Shaw, Kelburn KARORI ARTS & CRAFT WALKING GROUP: 04-934-8630 KANDALLAH CORNERSTONE WALKERS: Monday (AM) 04-4795420 MIRAMAR WALKING GROUP: 04-388-1944 NEWLANDS COMMUNITY HOUSE WALKING: Tuesday (AM), 04478-8799 TARARUA TRAMPING CLUB: www.ttc.org.nz WEA MIDWEEK WALKERS: Hanna Harwood WELLINGTON WEDNESDAY WALKERS: 04-388-1988 WELLINGTON CATHOLIC TRAMPING CLUB: 04-934-4729 WELLINGTON HARRIER ATHLETIC CLUB: Saturday (PM) mid March to mid October, (BIA), Veronica Gould WELLINGTON MID-WEEK WALKERS: Tues, Thursday (PM), Bart Jones 04-477-3746 or David Lonsdale 04-977-8990 WELLINGTON NORDIC WALKERS: Rod McColl 04-527-0624

LOWER HUTT WALK FOR HEALTH: Wednesday (PM), Saturday (AM), Sunday (AM), (BIA), Esme 04-589-1944 or Dave 04-970-5133 POSITIVELY SLIM “Health for Life Walkers: Sunday (AM) Wednesday (PM) (BIA), Jim or Barbara Mobbs 04-566-2603 HUTT VALLEY WALKERS: Saturday (PM), Pam McArthur 04-5864088

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NELSON MOTUEKA MOTUEKA WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), (BIA), Evelyn Gilbertson, 03-528-8894 MOTUEKA FIFTY PLUS WALKERS: Thursday (AM), Freda Gerslov 03-528-6510

NELSON NELSON STRIDERS: Tuesday, Thursday, (PM), (BI), Averil West, 03-548-3655 NELSON KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), Kay O’Dinot, 03-546-7910 WAKEFIELD WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Lou Manson, 03541-8414 TAHUNA KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), Kay O’Dinot, 03-546-7910 NELSON 50+ WALKING GROUP: alternative Tuesday, Thursday (AM), Noel Brown 03-544-2286 NELSON 50+ WALKING & TRAMPING GROUP: Noel Brown 03544-2286 WAIMEA HARRIER WALKERS: Saturday (PM), Sunday (AM) (BIA), Heather McNabb, 03-547-8490 WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Visitor Information Centre

TAKAKA GOLDEN BAY ALPINE AND TRAMPING CLUB: Day walk and overnight trips, Paul Kilgour, 03-525-7383

CANTERBURY CHRISTCHURCH ACTIVE CHRISTCHURCH SUNDAY WALK: Sunday (AM) (BI), 03941-8999 AVON LOOP/CITY KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), (B), Sport Canterbury 03-373-5060 AVONSIDE KIWI SENIORS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Jan 03-3892755 AVONHEAD KIWISENIORS: Friday (AM), (BI), Bess 03-342-7647 AFTER WORK WALKING CLUBS: around Christchurch, (BI), for all ages and fitness levels, recreation clerk, CCC 03-371-1778. ARAI-WALKERS: Wednesday, Wainoni/Aranui, Natalie Hoani, 03388-2593 ARTHRITIC AMBLERS: Wednesday, (B) suitable for people with physical disabilities, Trevor Randall 03-385-7446 BEXLEY KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Kath 03388-6161

BARRINGTON KIWISENIORS: Friday (AM), (BI), Nita 03-337-1493 BECKENHAM WALK ‘n’ TALK: Thursday (PM), Di 03-385-3452 BISHOPDALE RAMBLERS: Wednesday (AM) (I), Bishopdale, Paul Muir 03-359-7971 BISHOPDALE TRAMPING CLUB: Wednesday (AM),(IA), Margaret 03-351-6681 BURNSIDE JOGGERS & WALKERS CLUB: Sunday (AM) Burnside, Anne Uys 03-342-6337 BUSHWISE WOMEN: (BIA) Cynthia Roberts or Roz Heinz 03-3324952 BRIGHTON RAMBLERS WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), New Brighton (I), Marlene Crocker 03-388-1115 CANTERBURY RACE WALKERS ASSOCIATION: Monday, Wednesday, (BIA), coordinates all Canterbury race walkers and friendly race walking, Ann Henderson 03-387-0387 CANTERBURY UNIVERSITY TRAMPING CLUB: Wednesday (PM), Darryn Welham 03-960-3808 CARDIAC COMPANIONS: Sunday fortnight, (PM) Neville Wootton 03-942-5453 CARDIAC CARE GROUP, Marg Allison 03-366-2112 CCC EASTENDERS: Monday (AM), (IA), or Bruce 03-388-7295 CCC GARDEN CITY WALKERS: Saturday (AM) (IA), Helen 03-3822302 CCC GLOW WORM EVENING WALKERS: Wednesday (PM) (IA), Norm Wells 03-981-5487 CCC HALSWELL: Saturday (AM) (PM), (IA), Pauline 03-322-8057: Sunday, Terrence 03-322-8092 CCC SUNSHINE WALKERS: Tuesday (PM (IA), Jim 03-389-1982 or Hope 03-389-7997 CCC SHIRLEY RECREATIONAL WALKERS: Monday, Thursday (AM), (IA), 03-941-5409 CCC SOCKBURN: Tuesday (AM) (IA), Estelle 03-342-7841:Friday (AM) (IA), Jo 03-349-7146 CCC WEEKEND WANDERS: Sunday (PM) (IA), Marilyn 03-3383826 CHRISTCHURCH PERSONAL GUIDING SERVICE: Daily (AM) (BIA), Cathedral Square, C Tonge 03-981-6350 CHRISTCHURCH MARATHON CLINIC: Saturday (AM), Neil Messenger 03-322-7709 CHRISTCHURCH METHODIST HARRIER CLUB: Saturday (PM) (BIA), Mrs Lindsay Evans 03-355-4356 CITY RAMBLERS WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, 50+age group men & women, Margaret Borrens, 03-354-1534 CRUSADERS WALKERS: Tuesday (BI), (50’s and above age group), Des 03-354-2008 DARLINGTON KIWISENIORS: Wednesday (AM), Bill 03-385-1925 DIAMOND HARBOUR RAMBLERS: Tuesday, Hunters Road, (IA), Noeline Coleman 03-329-4566 EASTENDERS: Monday (AM), Bruce 03-981-5329 ELLESMERE TRAMPING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Trish Vessey 03329-1865 FAMILY SOCIAL GROUPS: (B), for parents with young children, recreational clerk, 03-371-1778 FASTRACK WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM) (I), Linwood, Dorothy Jones 03-389-5339 FENDALTON WALK ‘n’ TALK: Thursday (AM), 03-941-8999 FENDALTON NORDIC WALKERS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Yvette So 03-351-6407 GARDEN CITY WALKERS: Saturday (AM), Helen 03-382-2302 GENTLE EXERCISE: Monday, Friday, (NI), qualified physed instructor leads groups, Russell Graham, 03-388-3196 GLOW WORM EVENING WALKERS: Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday, Pauline 03-322-8057 HAGLEY PARK NORDIC WALKERS: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Kerstin Fahrenschone 03-388-0000 HALSWELL WALK ‘n’ TALK: Monday (AM), 03-941-8999 HAPPY RAMBLERS WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, (IA), 50+age group, Vera 03-337-4094 HAPPY WANDERERS WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, (BI), mainly 1-2 hour flat walks, John van Herpt, 03-980-5664 HEI HEI WALKERS: Thursday, Lee Tuki 03-373-8150 HERITAGE WALKS: Tuesday, (PM), Graeme Stanley 03-980-1553 HERITAGE WALKS: Thursday, (AM), Graeme Stanley 03-980-1553 HOON HAY KIWISENIORS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Barbara 03-3388306 KAIAPOI WALKERS GROUP: Tuesday, Wednesday (AM), Lyane Graham 03-327-5679 KAIAPOI NORDIC WALKERS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Trudy Blakey 03-327-4457 KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUPS: for the over 50’s, 23 surburban groups plus rural locations, Sport Canterbury 0800-228-483 LAMBDA DAY TRAMPERS: every second Sunday, (BI), social group for gays and lesbians of all ages, Helen Davies 03-332-8724 LINWOOD AVENUE WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, Thursday (AM) (B), 03-389-5303 LINWOOD KIWISENIORS: Thursday (AM), Phyl 03-389-6130 LYTTELTON WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Lyttlelton, (BI), Ada Goodwin 03-328-7235 MAIREHAU LADIES PROBUS, Tuesday, Leah 03-385-6310 MARYVILLE KIWISENIORS:: Monday (AM), Valmai 03-377-8742 MERIVALE KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), (BI), June 03-355-8703 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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MT PLEASANT KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Pauline 03-3844794 NEW BRIGHTON KIWISENIORS: Wednesday, (AM), (BI), (both walkers and strollers), Joy 03-383-4494 NEW BRIGHTON WORKING MENS CLUB WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (I), Jenny Wilson 03-332-8818 NEW BRIGHTON ATHLETIC CLUB: Saturday (PM), Phil Bastion 03981-1798 NEW BRIGHTON HILL WALKERS: Wedneday (AM), Royce henery 03-388-7335 NEW BRIGHTON WALK ‘n’ TALK: Monday (AM), 03-941-8999 NEW BRIGHTON STROLLERS: Wednesday (AM), Tess Hall 03-3883237 NEW BRIGHTON WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Joy 03-383-4494 NO HILL WALKERS: Thursday (AM) (B), Hazel Matthews 03-3855338 NEW BRIGHTON NORDIC WALKERS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Kerstin Fahrenschone 03-388-0000 NZ VIVENDI SOCIETY: Sunday, Janet 03-389-1609 PAPANUI WALK ‘n’ TALK: Wednesday (AM), 03-941-6840 OXFORD WALKING GROUP: Monday Thursday (AM), Coral Gilbertson 03-312-3155 OPAWA KIWISENIORS: Monday, Tuesday (AM), (BI), Carol 03-3325638 PAPANUI KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Elaine 03-352-7519 PAPANUI WALK ‘n’TALK: Wednesday (AM), 03-941-8999 PARKLANDS KIWISENIORS: Thursday (AM), (BI), Bernard Marriott 03-383-2665 PARKLANDS WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), BIA), Bernard Marriott 03-383-2665 PENINSULA TRAMPING CLUB: (Family Strollers Group), Sunday, Gloucester Street, (BIA), Rick Bolch 03-338-5156 PIONEER STROLLERS: Thursday, (BIA), Shirley Hitchcock, 03-3227220 PIONEER TRAMPERS: Thursday (AM) (IA), Alan Williams 03-3432216 PLEASURE WALKERS: Monday, Wednesday (AM) (I), Colleen Cook 03-389-8607 PORT HILLS NORDIC WALKERS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Chiaki Jagau 03-981-1433 PORT HILLS ATHLETIC WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, Friday (AM), Glen Watts 03-332-1964.Saturday (PM), Peter King 03-341-1154 QE11 MINI HIKERS: alternate Wednesday, QE11 Park, (BI), Beverley Church 03-388-5736 Q.E. PARK STROLLERS: Tuesday, John Plumridge 03-385-9710 RETIREES CLUB KIWISENIORS: Wednesday, (AM), (BI), (both walkers and stroller groups), Sport Canterbury 03-373-5060 RETIREES SOCIAL CLUB: Thursday (PM) (BI), 50 + age group, Ira Williams 03-342-8172 or Carol Roscoe 03-337-5901 RICCARTON KIWISENIORS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Enid 03-3489351 ROWLEY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Lee Tuki 03-373-8150 ROVER HARRIER CLUB: Saturday (PM) (BI), Steve Mitchell 03348-8195 SALLY STROLLERS: Saturday, fortnight, general Christchurch, (B), leisurely pace, Margaret Bennetts, 03-322-9187 SHIRLEY RECREATIONAL WALKERS: Monday, Thursday (AM), 03941-5409 " A SLICE OF HERITAGE WALKS” with Walktologist Graeme Stanley, Tues (PM) Thurs (AM ), Graeme Stanley 03- 980-1553 SOMERFIELD KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Marie 03-3371436 SOUTH CHRISTCHURCH/SYDENHAM WALKERS: Sunday (AM) (IA), Ray 03-332-0555 ST PETERS WALKING GROUP: Monday (PM), Thursday (PM) (BIA), Audrey 03-348-9157 SUNSHINE WALKERS: Tuesday (PM), 03-389-1982 SPORTY SINGLES: Saturday, Sunday, (BI), Llolyd 03-323-6232 TUESDAY TREKKERS CLUB: Tuesday, (AM), Necia Sullivan 03-3389035 TOWER TRAMPING & WALKING CLUB: Tuesday, (IA), Dave Bates 03-332-6233, Sunday, Yvonne van Eerden 03-339-0751 WAINONI/AVONSIDE COMMUNITY SERVICES: Thursday (AM), 03389-2285 WALKIE TALKIES WALKING GROUP: Thursday, (B), members mainly from Burwood United and St Kentigerns Parish, John 03-981-9994 WOMEN WALK: Wednesday and weekends, throughout Canterbury not in city area, (BIA), Pauline Cara 03-384-1921 XY’s WALKERS: Thursday (AM), Mary hamilton 03-384-5690 “Y’s WALKERS” (YMCA): Tuesday, Thursday, (BIA), City YMCA, 03-366-0689, Bishopdale Community Centre, 03-359-8330 Y WALKERS: Thursday (AM), Mary Hamilton 03-384-5690 “Y’s TREKKERS”: Monday, Port Hills, (IA), City YMCA, 03-366-0689 YMCA WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday (AM), Jill O’Connor 03-366-0689 WAYFARERS WALKING GROUP:Thursday (AM) (BI), 50 + age group, Ted Hill 03-323-9311 WEEKEND WANDERERS: Sunday (PM), Marilyn Dean 03-338-3826 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

WOMEN WALK: Wednesday Weekends (AM), (BIA), Pauline Cara 03-384-1921 30 MINUTE WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Greame Stanley 30 MINUTE WALKING GROUP:Tuesday (AM), (B), Risingholme, Christchurch City Council 03-941-8999 30 MINUTE WALKING GROUP:Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), (BIA), Bishopdale, Christchurch City Council 03-941-8999 30 MINUTE WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM) (PM), (BIA), 039412-8999

RURAL CANTERBURY CHEVIOT KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03373-5060 ELLESMERE TRAMPING GROUP: Thursday (AM) (IA), Trish Vessy 03-329-1865 LEESTON KIWISENIORS: Friday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03373-5060 LINCOLN KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03373-5060 RANGIORA KIWISENIORS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03-373-5060 SOUTHBRIDGE KIWISENIORS: Friday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03-373-5060

ASHBURTON ASHBURTON HARRIER CLUB: Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday, Merv & Jackie Gilbert 03-308-5894 KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUPS: for the over 50’s, Wednesday (AM), (BI), two groups, Janice Cochrane, Sport Mid-Canterbury, 03-307-0475

STH CANTERBURY PLEASANT POINT PLEASANT POINT WALK GROUP: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Esther, 03-614-7524

TIMARU TIMARU HARRIER CLUB: Saturday (PM), March to October, Alister 03-686-1010 GLENITI WALK GROUP: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Edna 03-688-0779 HIGHFIELD WALK GROUP: Thursday (AM), (BI), Joy, 03-688-9888 KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUPS: for the over 50’s, Verna Parker, Sport Canterbury, 03-686-0751 MARCHWIEL WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Colleen, 03-688-6231 SOUTHEND WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), (BI), Bev, 03-688-8381 WANDERERS WALK GROUP: Thursday (AM), (BI), Brian Illingworth 03-684-9355

WEST COAST GREYMOUTH GREYMOUTH CATHOLIC WOMENS LEAGUE WALKING GROUP: Nora Sheard, 03-768-6479 GREYMOUTH OVER 50’S: Graham Schaef, 03-768-7437 GREYMOUTH DAUDLERS: Yvonne Davison 03-768-6664 KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUPS: for the over 50’s, Don Monk SWC 03-768-0775 RUNANGA WALKING GROUP: Pat Butler 03-762-7665 BLACKBALL WALKING GROUP: Charlie Quibell 03-732-4887

HOKITIKA HOKITIKA KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), (BI), Pavel Bare SWC, 03756-9037 HARI HARI KIWISENIORS: Historic walks (BI), Pavel Bare SWC, 03-756-9037 HOKI HIKERS: Tuesday (AM), Margaret Stevens 03-755-6466

OTAGO CLYDE CLYDE OFF-ROAD WALKERS: Monday, Wednesday, Judy Blanch, 03-449-2580, Eleanor Edgar 03-448-6767

OAMARU SENIOR CITIZENS WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Nancy Bell 03-434-5061 OAMARU FRIDAY WALKERS: Every 2nd Friday (AM), Barbara McGann 03-434-9178 WEDNESDAY WALKERS TRAMPING GROUP: Jane Naish 03-4346363 NORTH OTAGO TRAMPING & MOUNTAINEERING CLUB: Margie Carrington 03-434-8484

DUNEDIN GREEN HUT TRACK GROUP: Wednesday (AM), George Sutherland 03-467-5999 MORNINGTON MONDAY WALKERS: Monday (AM), (B), 1 hour, Kieran Hurring 03-453-4423 MOSGIEL WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), 1-2 Hour, Betty Bryce 03-489-7849 ACTIVE WALKERS: Monday (PM), Bill Brockie 03-467-9114 60 PLUS WALKING GROUP: Mondays (AM), (I), 2-4 hours, Judith Wright, 03-456-2080 TAIERI WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), (B), Alison Jones 03489-8372 60’s PLUS RAMBLERS: 1st & 3rd Tuesday, Vern Gould 03-4764457

ST KILDA COMMUNITY CLUB WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, (I), 2 hour, David Horn, 03-455-2223 ST PETERS WALKERS: Tuesday (AM), Alex Holmes 03-455-5216 KOPUTAI WALKING GROUP: 2nd Tuesday, (A), Noeline Forgie, 03472-8302 HALFWAY BUSH WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), (I), Pat Garth, 03-476-2579 BRIGHTON WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Ennis Rutherford, 03-481-1093 MULTI-PEAK FITNESS WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Marelda Gallaher 03-477-6057 ARIKI WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, Saturday (PM), Bev Allen 03-454-4863 DUNEDIN CITY RAMBLERS: Wednesday (AM), Muriel Marshall 03454-5215 WAIHOLA WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Yvonne Dobbie 03-4174447 PINEHILL WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Bob Todd 03-4679497 MOSGIEL 50 FORWARD WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Mary Young, 03-489-5669 MAYOR’S WALKING GROUP: Friday (AM), Irenie Edgler 03-4876703 CIVIL SERVICE: Saturday, (PM), Nevan Trotter 03-479-5389 LEITH WALKERS: Saturday (PM), Janette Anderson 03-476-2830 CAVERSHAM HARRIERS WALKING GROUP: Saturday (PM), Keiran Columb 03-489-4027 HILL CITY WALKING GROUP: Saturday (PM), Helen Morris 03-4878787 TAIERI ATHLETICS CLUB: Saturday (PM), Sandra Cromarty 03-4881084 Y’S WALKING GROUP: Sunday (AM), Jim Paton 03-473-8573 WILDERNESS WALKERS: Sunday (AM), (A), Max Wilson 03-4545815 60 PLUS HIKERS: 2nd & 4th Tuesday, (AM), Shirley Collins 03455-2539 XY TRAMPING CLUB: 1st & 4th Tuesday, (AM), Cliff Donaldson 03-467-9875 WEA OVER 50’s TRAMPING CLUB: 2nd & 4th Tuesday, (A), Jenny Gonin 03-467-2711 TAIERI RECREATIONAL TRAMPING CLUB: Wednesday (AM), Ian Fleming 03-489-8964 TRIXIE TRAMPERS: Thursday (AM), Alison Jones 03-489-8372 60’s PLUS TRAMPING CLUB: 2nd & 4th Thursday, (A), >4 hours, Murray Bolt, 03-454-2211 OTAGO TRAMPING/MOUNTAINEERING CLUB: Sunday (AM), Ian Sime 03-453-6185 OVER 30’s TRAMPING CLUB: Sunday (AM), Janice Hodges 03489-4071 PHOENIX CLUB: Sunday (AM), Rex Malthus 03-473-7919

ALEXANDRA ALEXANDRA WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Ngaire Turnball, 03-448-8726

QUEENSTOWN WAKATIPU WALKERS: Thursday, Patricia Cook 03-442-1525

WANAKA WANAKA WALKING Group: Tuesday (Nov- Apl) (PM), Sunday (AM), (BI), Graham Barnett 03-443-1780

SOUTHLAND INVERCARGILL 60’S UP WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Len Johnston, 03-231-3372, Don Todd, 03-217-5931 INVERCARGILL KIWI SENIORS’ WALK GROUP: Thursday (AM), Sport Southland, 03-211-2150 YMCA WOMEN’S WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Joan Sutherland, 03-218-8738

GORE EASTERN SOUTHLAND KIWI SENIORS’ WALKING GROUP: Every third Tuesday of month (AM), (BIA), Richard Pasco, Sport Southland 03-208-3846 HOKONUI TRAMPING CLUB: Margaret Hughes 03-208-7053

NORTHERN SOUTHLAND NORTHERN SOUTHLAND KIWI SENIORS’ WALK GROUP: Every second and fourth Thursday of the month, (AM), Sport Southland, 03-211-2150

TE ANAU TE ANAU KIWI SENIORS WALK GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Sport Southland, 03-211-2150

LEGEND Fitness levels: “B” beginner, ”I” intermediate, “A” advanced. (AM) denotes morning walk, (PM) denotes an afternoon or evening walk. Group co-ordinators are asked to please advise us of any updates by fax 06-358-6864 or email walkingnz@xtra.co.nz

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NORTHLAND

GISBORNE

GREAT COUNTRY BREAKS THAMES

WALKING IN THAMES Kauaeranga Valley or Goldtrail walks S.C. Accomodation or B&B; ex. rates valley2view@xtra.co.nz Ph. 07 868 7213

CENTRAL NORTH ISLAND Step into North Island s Heart Waikaremoana Whirinaki Tongariro Guided Walking Holidays

Explore the vast indigenous forests of Te Urewera and Whirinaki, and the beautiful Lake Waikaremoana, through our unique range of 1-3 day wilderness treks, brought to life by experienced local guides. Pick up Rotorua. Freephone: 0800 UREWERA (873 937) E-mail: info@teureweratreks.co.nz Website: www.teureweratreks.co.nz

Bream Head Getaway

Te Urewera Ph: 0800 WALK NZ www.WalkingLegends.com

Homestyle Accommodation

Rotorua – Whirinaki – Waikaremoana

Twice weekly return on Thursdays and Sundays. Other times on demand. Bookings essential. Freephone: 0800 UREWERA (873 937) E-mail: info@tushuttle.co.nz www.tushuttle.co.nz

SHUTTLE

GISBORNE

Ocean Beach, Whangarei Heads · · · · · ·

spectacular views explore Bream Head Scenic Reserve walking tracks beautiful beach walks diverse range of native bird/wildlife something for everyone 30 minute drive from Whangarei

Tel 09 434 0655 Email grassroots63@clear.net.nz Website www.breamheadgetaway.co.nz

WAIKATO

A dropoff, a 4-6 hour Walk, a Hot Shower & Spa, an amazing Dinner, Bed & breakfast. Where: Out in the Styx Cafe at Pukeatua, Waikato (40 mins from Hamilton)

Walk the Maungataurari Crossing Kayak the Arapuni Lake OR just sample the homemade food and soak up the ambience.

Bookings essential: call us for a brochure

Phone 07-872-4505 or freephone 0800-461-559 Website: www.styx.co.nz

Lakeside Farm Cottage Perfectly situated to enjoy great walks on the Waikato River Trails, Maungatautari Ecological Island and Te Waihou Walkway. Fully self-contained 3 bedroom farmstay cottage. Contact Liz and Dick Johnson. Phone: 07-883-5890

Email: lakesidefarms@xtra.co.nz Website: www.lakesidefarm.com

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WAIRARAPA

GREAT COUNTRY BREAKS

RANGITIKEI

Wilderness Adventure

. . . farm walking at its most scenic

Kawakawa Station Walk •2 day 2 night experience • Fantastic accommodation in native bush • All home cooked meals included or s/catered • Luggage transported. • Native bush / Open country / Sea vistas • Breathtaking views across to the Kaikoura ranges • Walk has moderate to challenging options

TARANAKI

EASTERN TARANAKI EXPERIENCE

Quality accommodation, hearty food.

Phone 06-382-5507 Fax 06-382-5504 Ruth & Jin Rainey, RD7, Mangaweka email:raineys@xtra.co.nz website:www.kvw.co.nz

Cape Palliser – 54kms from Martinborough Sarah & Duncan: 06 307 8989 www.kawakawastationwalk.co.nz kawakawastation@farmside.co.nz

WELLINGTON

• 2 or 3 night getaways of moderate tramping in the very heart of the Eastern Taranaki backcountry. (2 to choose from) • Inclusive package of transport (from Stratford) accommodation and meals. • September to May best months. • Matemateaonga Track package of transport, jetboat, hut passes also arranged.

NELSON/TAKAKA/NELSON LAKES

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“Bridge to Somewhere”

A one, two or three day walk across country, up the beautiful Kawhatau Valley, Mangaweka.

HEAPHY TRACK ABEL TASMAN

EĂƚƵƌĞ Θ ,ĞƌŝƚĂŐĞ dŽƵƌƐ Θ <ĂƉŝƚŝ EĂƚƵƌĞ >ŽĚŐĞ

Walk with us on these Top Tracks Small Groups, Great Guides, Great Stories Our portering system makes it easy

www.kahurangiwalks.co.nz

For further information contact: Carol or Dave Digby ǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ƚŚĞ ďĞƐƚ ŽĨ EĞǁ ĞĂůĂŶĚ

Phone 06-765-7482 (evenings) email: eastern-taranaki@xtra.co.nz website: www.eastern-taranaki.co.nz

John Croxford, Takaka

Dodson Road, RD1, Tel/Fax 03-525-7177

WAIRARAPA

Exciting new guided walks in the Tararuas Come and stay sometime and enjoy a tour, only 1 1/2 hours (or so) from Palmerston North!

ON DEMAND SHUTTLE SERVICE sŝƐŝƚ <ĂƉŝƚŝ /ƐůĂŶĚ EĂƚƵƌĞ >ŽĚŐĞ ĂŶĚ ĞǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ͙͙͘

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To all tracks in the Nelson, Marlborough & Westcoast regions. The Heaphy, Wangapeka, Abel Tasman, Nelson Lakes Track Ends are our specialty.

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Check our website for other destinations

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CANTERBURY

LAKE TEKAPO

QUEEN Charlotte Track Service - contact Endeavour Express phone 03-573-5456, email help@boatrides.co.nz www.boatrides.co.nz

Come and visit the amazing

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Enjoy a rest, the environment and the walks Phone 03-680-6834 or 021-306-446 Email akbalmoral@xtra.co.nz

MARLBOROUGH

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20 room lodge with lots of options, with linen Huge kitchen and dining room Games room with pool table and internet Heaps of parking BBQ

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Banks Peninsula Track Self guided two or four day walks * Delightful and well equipped accommodation * Great value tramping * There is now a full pack cartage option for groups Make this your first multi-day tramp

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